separation - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of dividing or disconnecting

Synonyms

• separation

More generic

• change of integrity

More specific

• avulsion
• detachment
• disconnection
• disengagement
• disjunction
• dissociation
• disunion
• divergence
• divergency
• division
• partition
• partitioning
• remotion
• removal
• secession
• sectionalisation
• sectionalization
• segmentation
• tear
• withdrawal

Noun

the social act of separating or parting company

Synonyms

• separation

More generic

• group action

More specific

• closing off
• divorce
• divorcement
• isolation
• seclusion
• segregation
• separationism
• separatism
• sequestration

Noun

(law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)

Synonyms

• legal separation
• separation

More generic

• cessation
• surcease

Noun

sorting one thing from others

Synonyms

• separation

More generic

• sorting

More specific

• sifting
• threshing
• winnow
• winnowing

Noun

the distance between things

Synonyms

• interval
• separation

More generic

• distance

More specific

• clearance

Noun

the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)

Synonyms

• separation

More generic

• final result
• outcome
• result
• resultant
• termination

Noun

coming apart

Synonyms

• breakup
• detachment
• separation

More generic

• alteration
• change
• modification

More specific

• breach
• break
• falling out
• rift
• rupture
• severance

Noun

the space where a division or parting occurs

Synonyms

• separation

More generic

• space

Noun

the state of lacking unity

Synonyms

• separation

More generic

• state

Opposite / Antonyms

• union

More specific

• disassociation
• disconnectedness
• disconnection
• discontinuity
• discreteness
• disjunction
• disjuncture
• distinctness
• isolation
• separateness
• severalty

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