disassociate

US /ˌdɪs.əˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/
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1.

disociar, desvincular

disconnect or separate (something) from something else with which it is associated

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It's important to disassociate yourself from negative influences.
Es importante disociarse de las influencias negativas.
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The company tried to disassociate itself from the scandal.
La empresa intentó disociarse del escándalo.
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2.

disociar

(in psychology) separate (a memory, feeling, or idea) from consciousness

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Some people disassociate from traumatic events as a coping mechanism.
Algunas personas se disocian de eventos traumáticos como mecanismo de afrontamiento.
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He felt a need to disassociate his emotions from the logical decision.
Sintió la necesidad de disociar sus emociones de la decisión lógica.
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