SuaviloquyToday’s word

disconnect

Disconnect, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconnected; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconnecting.]

To dissolve the union or connection of; to disunite; to sever; to separate; to disperse. The commonwealth itself would . . . be disconnected into the dust and powder of individuality. Burke. This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. Walsh.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists disconnect only as an antonym, under attribute, involve.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given