detachment - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

Synonyms

• detachment
• disengagement

More generic

• separation

Noun

coming apart

Synonyms

• breakup
• detachment
• separation

More generic

• alteration
• change
• modification

More specific

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

Noun

avoiding emotional involvement

Synonyms

• detachment
• withdrawal

More generic

• indifference

Noun

a small unit of troops of special composition

Synonyms

• detachment

More generic

• army unit

More specific

• bodyguard
• patrol
• picket
• press gang
• provost guard
• rearguard

Related

• flanker

Noun

the state of being isolated or detached

Synonyms

• detachment
• insularism
• insularity
• insulation

More generic

• isolation

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