detachment

noun

coming apart

a small unit of troops of special composition

the state of being isolated or detached

the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

avoiding emotional involvement

Synonyms for detachment

separationn disengagementn battalionn squadronn regimentn brigaden platoonn withdrawaln breakupn corpsn troopn armyn

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