disassociate

/ˌdɪsəˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
verb
  1. To separate or end a connection with someone or something; to no longer be involved with.
    • After the argument, he wanted to disassociate from his former business partner.
    • She decided to disassociate herself from the controversial group.
    • The company tried to disassociate its brand from the scandal.
  2. To separate ideas or feelings from each other in your mind.
    • It's hard to disassociate the smell of rain from memories of childhood.
    • He learned to disassociate his work stress from his home life.
    • The therapist helped her disassociate her fear from the actual situation.
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