Attachment and Scission

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Attachment noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

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Scission is an antonym for attachment.

Scission noun - The act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces.

Usage example: fears that the scission of the labor union will compromise the workers' bargaining power

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Attachment is an antonym for scission.

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Scission and Attachment. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/attachment/scission

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