Synonyms for separation
ˌsɛp əˈreɪ ʃənsep·a·ra·tion

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1. separation

   Synonyms:
   antagonism, discord, disunion, divorce, enmity, hostility, schism, secession, war

   Antonyms:
   alliance, coalition, compact, confederacy, confederation, federation, fusion, league, partnership, union

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1. separation

   Synonyms:
   disunion, disjunction, disconnection, disengagement, dissociation

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1. separationnoun

   the state of lacking unity

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   unification, union

2. separation, breakup, detachmentnoun

   coming apart

   Synonyms:
   legal separation, insulation, dissolution, disengagement, insularism, detachment, breakup, withdrawal, insularity, interval

   Antonyms:
   union, unification

3. interval, separationnoun

   the distance between things

   "fragile items require separation and cushioning"

   Synonyms:
   breakup, musical interval, detachment, time interval, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   union, unification

4. separationnoun

   sorting one thing from others

   "the separation of wheat from chaff"; "the separation of mail by postal zones"

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   union, unification

5. separationnoun

   the social act of separating or parting company

   "the separation of church and state"

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   union, unification

6. separationnoun

   the space where a division or parting occurs

   "he hid in the separation between walls"

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   unification, union

7. separationnoun

   the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   union, unification

8. legal separation, separationnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, legal separation, judicial separation, interval

   Antonyms:
   unification, union

9. separationnoun

   the act of dividing or disconnecting

   Synonyms:
   breakup, detachment, interval, legal separation

   Antonyms:
   unification, union

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Change Of Integrity
   • Distance
   • Group Action
   • Result
   • Sorting
   • Space
   • State

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1. separationnoun

   Synonyms:
   disjunction, disunion, disconnection, disengagement, dissociation, isolation

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1. separationnoun

   Synonyms:
   division, segregation, disunion, disconnection, sequestration, disjunction, dissolution, disengagement, disintegration, insulation, isolation, rupture, dissociation, divorce, analysis, decomposition, detachment, demarcation, severance, partition, deglutination

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1. List of paraphrases for "separation":

   disengagement, segregation, separating, unbundling, separator, secession, splitting, spacing, spacer, distinction, split, seam, parting, distance, termination, cessation, separations, division, separated, barrier, buffer, chapter, break-up, departure, stand-off, severance, separatism, partitioning, decoupling, isolation, breakup, separate, gap

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1. Kirsten Gillibrand:

   One of the tenants of our democracy is that we have a separation of church and state, and under no circumstances are we supposed to be imposing our faith on other people, and I think this is an example of that effort.

2. John Cornyn:

   I don't think the answer to family separation is to not enforce the law, i think the answer to family separation is to not separate families while you are enforcing the law.

3. Karen Puopolo:

   In fact, the risk in the short-term appears to be no greater if mother and infant room-in together using infection control measures compared to physical separation of the infant in a room separate from the mother.

4. Gail Besner:

   One of the biggest concerns after separation surgery like this is how well the extremities will be moving, we were glad to see the legs were moving beautifully.

5. Michael Moritz:

   Obsessives, those who can not imagine doing anything else with their lives, always find their work more fulfilling than those who find themselves in a profession because it was expected of them or because they did not have a calling that tugged at their emotions, for people like Sir Alex Ferguson, who are obsessed by a pursuit, there is no separation between life and work … It is much easier to endure all the setbacks, reversals and frustrations of management when you deeply enjoy your work. Related : Seth Godin on the Practical Way to Pursue Your Passion( It Does Exist) Obsession is key to overcoming the inevitable setbacks and frustration that come with entrepreneurship. Passion is necessary, but it’s not enough. For example, I once interviewed Chris Gardner, Chris Gardner who Will Smith played in the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Chris Gardner was homeless, living with Chris Gardner young son in the bathroom of a train station while pursuing a career as a stock broker. Chris Gardner passed the exam to become a broker, launched Chris Gardner career and became a multi-millionaire. When I asked Chris Gardner for the secret to success, Chris Gardner said.