dissociate

Meanings

• Verb

  Separate the mind or emotions from a painful or stressful experience, memory, or strong feeling.

• Verb

  Cause (the mind or emotions) to separate from reality.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

associate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dissociate
apothegmize , assuage , coagulate , conjugate , consolidate , coordinate , deliberate , dissimulate , emulate , equate , evaluate , generate , homogenate , integrate , iterate , meditate , negotiate , obviate , procrastinate , regenerate , relate , segregate , transmigrate

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Variants

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dissociate , dissociated , dissociates , dissociating

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Etymology

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Late 16th century. From Latin dis- 'apart' + associare, from associre 'to associate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissociation' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Dissociation is a natural response to trauma and stress, but in some cases it can become chronic and debilitating.

3. Dissociative disorders are more common than previously thought, with an estimated 1-3% of the population experiencing some form of dissociation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dissociative disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by disruptions or disturbances in consciousness, memory, identity, perception, or mood.

2. Dissociative identity disorder: A mental disorder in which an individual experiences two or more distinct identities or personalities.

3. Dissociative amnesia: A mental disorder characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually related to a traumatic event.

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Culture

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In psychology, dissociation is a coping mechanism used to deal with traumatic experiences or stress. It is often seen in survivors of abuse, war veterans, and individuals with dissociative disorders. Dissociation can manifest as memory loss, identity confusion, emotional numbness, and detachment from reality.

How to Memorize "dissociate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the mind or emotions separating from a painful or stressful experience or memory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dissociate' with the concept of separating or detaching.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dissociate: Detach, Isolate, Separate, Obtain Calm and Tranquility, Isolate Emotions, Achieve Total Control'

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