1. the act or process of disconnecting or separating oneself from a person, group, or organization
Usage: common in social and professional contexts
2. a psychological state in which a person feels detached from their thoughts, feelings, body, or surroundings
Usage: psychology and medical contexts

Examples

• The company announced its disassociation from the controversial organization.
• After the scandal, several board members sought disassociation from the project.
• She experienced a sense of disassociation during the stressful event.
• The therapist discussed his disassociation from reality as a symptom of anxiety.
• Their disassociation from the political movement was made public last week.
• Patients with trauma may experience disassociation as a coping mechanism.