alienate (Meaning)
alienate (v)
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
transfer property or ownership
make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated
alienate (a.)
Estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign; -- with from.
alienate (v. t.)
To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.
To withdraw, as the affections; to make indifferent of averse, where love or friendship before subsisted; to estrange; to wean; -- with from.
alienate (n.)
A stranger; an alien.
Synonyms & Antonyms of alienate
alienate Sentence Examples
- Persistent misunderstandings can alienate individuals from one another, straining relationships.
- The divisive political rhetoric had the potential to alienate voters who felt marginalized.
- The company's decision to downsize without proper communication could alienate employees and damage morale.
- Frequent criticism without constructive feedback may alienate team members and hinder collaboration.
- Constantly prioritizing work over personal relationships can alienate individuals from their friends and family.
- The new policy had unintended consequences, threatening to alienate longstanding clients.
- The professor's aloof demeanor tended to alienate students rather than foster a positive learning environment.
- The aggressive marketing strategy had the unintended consequence of alienating some of the brand's core customers.
- Public figures should be cautious about making statements that could alienate certain segments of the population.
- A lack of empathy and understanding can alienate individuals who are facing challenging circumstances.
FAQs About the word alienate
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enrage, annoy,infuriate, anger, outrage, estrange, alien, sever, rile, split
reconcile, reconcile, placate, endear, appease,appease, disarm, placate, disarm, endear
Persistent misunderstandings can alienate individuals from one another, straining relationships.
The divisive political rhetoric had the potential to alienate voters who felt marginalized.
The company's decision to downsize without proper communication could alienate employees and damage morale.
Frequent criticism without constructive feedback may alienate team members and hinder collaboration.
