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Disassociate vs. Dissociate
Disassociate
Examples:
She chose to disassociate herself from the toxic environment.The actor attempted to disassociate from his problematic past roles.Many people find it hard to disassociate stress from work tasks.
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Dissociate
/dɪˈsəʊʃieɪt/Examples:
He tried to dissociate the brand from the scandal.Psychological therapy helps patients dissociate anxious thoughts.The artist sought to dissociate her style from traditional norms.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that disassociate and dissociate are often used interchangeably, but technically they have subtle differences.
- Dissociate is the simpler and more scientific term often used in psychology and chemistry.
- The prefix dis- in disassociate can imply a stronger or more deliberate action.
- Both words imply separation, but disassociate may suggest a more formal or methodical act, like breaking a formal connection or relationship.
- Use disassociate when emphasizing that a separation goes against previous association or unity.
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