n.
1.the act of removing from association
2.a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
3.(chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
Idiom of the Day
raise Cain
to create a disturbance, to cause trouble
The boys began to raise Cain at the dance and were asked to leave.