Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distantiate
verb
dɪˈstænʃiˌeɪt
Definition
To establish or maintain a distance; to create a separation or distinction.
Examples
- To distantiate oneself from the controversial opinions of the group.
- The researchers aimed to distantiate their findings from previous studies.
- She felt the need to distantiate her social life from her professional aspirations.
Meaning
The act of creating a separation between persons, ideas, or situations, often to clarify or emphasize differences.
Synonyms
- Separate
- Isolate
- Distinguish
- Disengage
