1. to disconnect or separate oneself from a person, group, or association
She decided to disassociate herself from the controversial organization.
Ela decidiu se desassociar da organização controversa.
2. to separate or disconnect things that are connected
It is difficult to disassociate the artist from his work.
É difícil desassociar o artista de sua obra.
3. in psychology, to disconnect mentally or emotionally from one's surroundings or identity
Trauma victims may disassociate as a coping mechanism.
Vítimas de trauma podem se desassociar como mecanismo de defesa.