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. 與...撇清關系

I wish to disassociate myself from this very sad decision. 我希望能撇清和這個令人遺憾的決定的聯系。

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

...an attempt by the president to disassociate the military from politics. ...縂統對分離軍政的一次嘗試。