Synonyms for disconnection
-ʃəndis·con·nec·tion

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1. disconnectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   disconnect

2. disconnectionnoun

   Severance of a physical connection.

   The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.

   Synonyms:
   disconnect

3. disconnectionnoun

   Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.

   A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.

   Synonyms:
   disconnect

4. disconnectionnoun

   Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.

   There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.

   Synonyms:
   disconnect

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1. disconnection

   Synonyms:
   analysis, contrariety, decomposition, disjunction, dissociation, disunion, division, divorce, schism, separation, severance

   Antonyms:
   coalition, combination, conjunction, junction, juncture, oneness, unification, union, unity

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1. disjunction, disjuncture, disconnection, disconnectednessnoun

   state of being disconnected

   Synonyms:
   disjuncture, disconnectedness, gulf, disconnect, disjunction

2. gulf, disconnect, disconnectionnoun

   an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)

   "he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends"; "there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy"

   Synonyms:
   disjuncture, disconnect, gulf, disjunction, disconnectedness

3. disconnection, disjunctionnoun

   the act of breaking a connection

   Synonyms:
   disjuncture, disconnectedness, gulf, disconnect, disjunction

Matched Categories

1. • Disparity
   • Separation

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1. disconnectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   disjunction, disassociation, disunion, separation, isolation, severance

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1. disconnectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   detachment, disunion, separation, incoherence

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1. List of paraphrases for "disconnection":

   unsetting, disconnecting, disconnect, disjunction, switch-off, off, disengagement, decoupling

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How to use disconnection in a sentence?

1. Luke Simpkins:

   The knighthood issue was for many the final proof of a disconnection with the people.

2. Marla Margolis:

   This was simply beyond the pale, i was beyond livid. It's one thing to have a lousy customer service experience and have it end with the disconnection of the call. It's quite another for a call center rep to have taken the following steps to send me this message.

3. Brene Brown:

   Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement. Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection.

4. Steve Lambeth:

   Dr. Ben, one of the challenges he's had, is a complete disconnection from Washington.

5. Jane Greer:

   Texting is precarious for a lot of people in relationships because it’s hard to flesh out our genuine expressions, when one person is less interactive, the expectation is not matched by the reality for the other, and this can lead to disappointment and a feeling of disconnection.