disassociate

1. V-T If you disassociate yourself from something or someone, you say or show that you are not connected with them, usually in order to avoid trouble or blame. 与...撇清关系

I wish to disassociate myself from this very sad decision. 我希望能撇清和这个令人遗憾的决定的联系。

2. V-T If you disassociate one group or thing from another, you separate them. (使)分离

...an attempt by the president to disassociate the military from politics. ...总统对分离军政的一次尝试。