the act of detaching.

the condition of being detached.

aloofness, as from worldly affairs or from the concerns of others.

freedom from prejudice or partiality.

the act of sending out a detached force of troops or naval ships.

the body of troops or ships so detached.

noun

attachment , combination , connection , linkage , merger , bias , compassion , interest , kindness , sympathy

noun

disengagement , disjoining , dissolution , disunion , division , divorce , divorcement , partition , rupture , separation , severing , split-up , brown study * , coldness , coolness , disinterestedness , dreaminess , impartiality , incuriosity , indifference , neutrality , nonpartisanship , objectivity , preoccupation , remoteness , reverie , unconcern , woolgathering , army , body , detail , force , organization , party , patrol , special force , squad , task force , troupe , unit , disconnection , uncoupling , disjunction , disjuncture , disseverance , disseverment , parting , severance , split , aloofness , distance , disinterest , dispassion , dispassionateness , equitableness , fair-mindedness , impartialness , justice , justness , objectiveness , corps , crew , gang , team , isolation , segregation