🚷alienate

verb
/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example Sentences

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

Example Expressions

alienate from

Synonyms

estrange, isolate, distance, separate, divide

Antonyms

unite, include, reconcile

Collocations

alienate friends, alienate supporters, alienate customers

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