dissociate

Example Sentences

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Although the actor felt tethered to the character while on set, she could easily dissociate at the end of the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

"Some may look at this incident as being somewhat playful, but it's hard to dissociate what could very easily be construed as animosity toward the police," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Maybe you're angry for some *waves hands* reason, and need to blow off steam with some shoot-'em-up action or dissociate from your everyday reality.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

She has no trouble watching the finished product though — she can even dissociate and just watch it as a film.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Suddenly I wanted to dissociate myself from Joan completely.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath