Attachment

Synonyms of attachment

• connection
• bond
• affection

Antonyms of attachment

• indifference
• detachment
• aloofness

Collocations of attachment

emotional attachment

Frequency: 70 %

She had a strong emotional attachment to her childhood home.

attachment theory

Frequency: 60 %

The psychologist discussed attachment theory in her research paper.

secure attachment

Frequency: 50 %

Children with secure attachment to their caregivers tend to be more confident.

attachment parenting

Frequency: 45 %

They practiced attachment parenting by co-sleeping with their baby.

attachment issues

Frequency: 40 %

She sought therapy to address her attachment issues.

Idiomatic Expressions for attachment

• Phrase: Detach oneself from an attachment
  Meaning: To distance oneself emotionally from something or someone
  Usage: He needed to detach himself from his attachment to material possessions.