DISSOCIATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

dissociation

noun

Definition of dissociation

as in dissolution

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of dissociation 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 The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm. — Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026 Interactions often feel impersonal, which leads to mistrust and brand dissociation. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 There’s a kind of dissociation. — Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissociation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissociation

Noun

Hughes stayed with the band for three albums and, after Deep Purple’s dissolution, briefly rejoined Trapeze and released a solo album, Play Me Out, in 1977.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Amuom said the dissolution had contributed to the insecurity by leaving key local government posts vacant.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
The incident demonstrated how quickly debris from a satellite breakup can disrupt operations in orbit.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of breakup

Noun

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

Definition of disaffiliation

Browse Nearby Words

dissociating

dissociation

dissociations

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Dissociation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissociation. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of dissociation

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on dissociation

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

milieu

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Can' vs. 'May'

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes