DISAFFILIATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

disaffiliation

noun

Definition of disaffiliation

as in dissociation

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Recent Examples of disaffiliation Nearly 60% percent of participating members later confirmed our decision in a vote about disaffiliation. — Chris Ferguson, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026 As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role. — Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 The vision, centered on spreading the gospel to others, comes at a moment when church apathy and disaffiliation is on the rise across the nation, Martin said. — Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Jurors heard that after Callan’s birth, Clancy struggled with debilitating depression, sleep deprivation, intense anxiety, psychotic symptoms of dissociation, and intrusive thoughts about harming herself and the kids.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
People experiencing psychosis, dissociation, tics, and other problems after meditating were asking for help.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissociation

Noun

Several Fort Worth-area high school football games have been affected by the dissolution of Victory+.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
The dissolution of the workout drew another round of skepticism, with many claiming Kaepernick was pulling a media stunt or was not serious about wanting to play again.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately, Samir was in the middle of trying to make a grand romantic gesture when the breakup happened, which included the bros, Julia Fox and a basketball.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of breakup

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