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What is another word for Alienate? – 142 Alienate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    isolate estrange disaffect detach separate divide sever split dissociate disunite disconnect withdraw seclude distance repel offend annoy irritate antagonize exasperate infuriate enrage outrage insult affront displease disillusion disenchant dishearten depress demoralize demotivate isolate marginalize ostracize

    Meaning of Alienate

    According to Merriam-Webster, "to alienate" means to cause someone to feel that they do not belong or are not wanted, or to make someone feel unfriendly or unsympathetic.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford Dictionary defines "alienate" as to make someone feel isolated or estranged, or to transfer the ownership of something, especially property.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "alienate" as to make someone feel that they do not belong or are not accepted, or to cause someone to lose interest or sympathy.

    Example Uses

    • The company's new policy has alienated many of its long-time customers, who feel that their needs are no longer being met.
    • The politician's divisive rhetoric has alienated many voters, who feel that she is out of touch with their concerns.
    • The artist's use of controversial themes has alienated some of his fans, who feel that his work is no longer relevant or meaningful.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    attract unite reconcile reunite connect attach associate integrate incorporate include welcome please delight enchant charm inspire motivate uplift comfort soothe appease pacify conciliate placate reconcile

    Related Nouns

    isolation estrangement separation division disconnection withdrawal seclusion distance repulsion offense annoyance irritation antagonism exasperation infuriation outrage insult affront displeasure disillusion disenchantment disheartenment depression demoralization demotivation

    Related Verbs

    isolate estrange disaffect detach separate divide sever split dissociate disunite disconnect withdraw seclude distance repel offend annoy irritate antagonize exasperate infuriate enrage outrage insult affront displease disillusion disenchant dishearten

    Related Adjectives

    isolated estranged disaffected detached separate divided severed split dissociated disunited disconnected withdrawn secluded distant repulsive offensive annoying irritating antagonistic exasperating infuriating outrageous insulting affronting displeasing disillusioned disenchanted disheartened