alienate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪliəneɪt/
Definition
To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged from a group or relationship.
Examples
His constant criticism began to alienate his friends.
The new policies risked alienating the party's traditional voters.
She felt alienated from her family after the argument.
How to Use alienate
- alienate from (prepositional phrase)
- To cause someone to become distant or estranged from a person, group, or place. — "His harsh words alienated her from the rest of the team."
- alienate someone (collocation)
- To make someone feel isolated or unwelcome. — "The company's new rules alienated many of its long-term employees."
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