separation anxiety

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noun

the normal fear and apprehension expressed by infants when removed from their mothers or approached by strangers.

any similar reaction in later life caused by separation from familiar surroundings or close friends or family.

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Words nearby separation anxiety

separate the men from the boys, separate the sheep from the goats, separate wheat from chaff, separating funnel, separation, separation anxiety, separation center, separationist, separation negative, separation of church and state, separation of powers

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How to use separation anxiety in a sentence

Those who can afford it are booking out dog day cares months in advance and enrolling in separation anxiety courses.
At doggie day care, a pandemic puppy spends his first day without mom and dad|Emily Davies|July 29, 2021|Washington Post
They studied videos online about how to treat separation anxiety in dogs and, at one point, intentionally left their apartment for 10 minutes to ease Pluto into solo time.
At doggie day care, a pandemic puppy spends his first day without mom and dad|Emily Davies|July 29, 2021|Washington Post
If your dog gets separation anxiety, you may need something a bit sturdier, like a heavy-duty dog crate with reinforced edges and metal construction.
Best dog crate: These indestructible pet products for the home keep your pup cozy and safe|Irena Collaku|July 13, 2021|Popular-Science
In the summer of 2020, a survey of 3,000 pet owners found that 1 in 5 worried their pets would have separation anxiety.
Some Workers Are Choosing Their Pets Over Their Jobs as Offices Reopen, But Will Animal-Friendly Workplaces Catch On?|Melissa Chan|July 7, 2021|Time

This feature can help distract your dog when he’s misbehaving or showing the initial signs of separation anxiety.
Best dog camera: Find out if Fido is being a good boy while you’re gone|Florie Korani|June 25, 2021|Popular-Science
Anxiety in children usually manifests in separation anxiety, social phobias and generalized anxiety.
How to Help Your Anxious Kid|Eliza Shapiro|May 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for separation anxiety

separation anxiety

noun

psychoanal a state of distress felt at the prospect of being separated from a familiar or beloved person

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