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decouple

verb de·cou·ple \(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl\

Definition of DECOUPLE

transitive verb
:  to eliminate the interrelationship of :  separate
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First Known Use of DECOUPLE

1938

Related to DECOUPLE

Synonyms
break up, separate, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
Antonyms
join, link, unify, unite

Rhymes with DECOUPLE

quadruple, quintuple, sextuple, uncouple

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