estrange (Meaning)
estrange (v)
remove from customary environment or associations
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
estrange (v. t.)
To withdraw; to withhold; hence, reflexively, to keep at a distance; to cease to be familiar and friendly with.
To divert from its original use or purpose, or from its former possessor; to alienate.
To alienate the affections or confidence of; to turn from attachment to enmity or indifference.
Synonyms & Antonyms of estrange
Synonyms:
- disappoint
- dissociate
- embitter
- antagonize
- disunite
- annoy
- disaffect
- enflame
- exasperate
- bother
- split
- divide
- aggravate
- rile
- disgruntle
- inflame
- irritate
Antonyms:
estrange Sentence Examples
- The estrangement between the two brothers was caused by a long-standing disagreement.
- The ongoing conflict between the two countries had the potential to estrange their relations.
- The decision to move to a new city estranged her from her childhood friends.
- His political views estranged him from many of his former colleagues.
- The estrangement between the couple grew wider with each passing day.
- The feeling of estrangement can be particularly painful during the holiday season.
- The estrangement between the two families had lasted for generations.
- The couple's decision to divorce further estranged them from one another.
- The estrangement between the siblings was caused by a misunderstanding that had never been resolved.
- The estrangement between the two friends was a sad end to a long and close relationship.
FAQs About the word estrange
remove from customary environment or associations, arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendlinessTo withdraw
alienate, outrage,infuriate, enrage, alien, sour, sever, anger, disappoint, dissociate
reconcile, reconcile,appease, appease, placate, placate, pacify, propitiate,endear, conciliate
The estrangement between the two brothers was caused by a long-standing disagreement.
The ongoing conflict between the two countries had the potential to estrange their relations.
The decision to move to a new city estranged her from her childhood friends.
His political views estranged him from many of his former colleagues.
