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

Yet the album begins not with catharsis but with dissociation.

— Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
These include anxiety, emotional distress, resurfacing of painful memories and dissociation – feeling detached from oneself or one’s surroundings.

— Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Definition of dissociation

Noun

The dissolution of the ghettos in the eighteenth century could be interpreted as tearing down barriers, but now poverty set in and the wealthy separated from those who formerly shared a similar destiny.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
The potential dissolution of the Hapag-ZIM deal follows the collapse of one of the largest and fastest-growing container lines in the world.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Beanie Bishop, one of the team’s newest corners, had two interceptions and a pass breakup.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
In the second half, interior defensive lineman Leki Fotu, who started the game on defense, nearly intercepted a Carson Wentz pass with some good anticipation and a pass breakup underneath.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

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