disembody

/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɒdi/; /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɔdi/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of a physical body, especially in a spiritual or figurative sense; to separate or distinguish something from its physical form

“The philosopher argued that the soul disembody from the flesh at the moment of death.”

2. verb

to make something seem or appear disembodied, or to remove it from its original context

“The artist’s use of abstract shapes disembody the human form, creating a sense of detachment.”

3. noun

the act or process of disembodying something or someone

“The concept of disembody is central to many spiritual and philosophical traditions.”

Synonyms

  • disembodied
  • dissociate
  • separate

Antonyms

  • embodiment
  • incarnation