alienate
word
Definition
To make someone feel isolated or no longer friendly or supportive; to cause someone to feel that they do not belong.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common collocations: 'alienate friends', 'alienate customers', 'alienate people by'. Implies active or unintentional exclusion. Not used for physical distance, but emotional or social separation. Can describe both actions ('to alienate') and effects.
Spanish: alienar - alejar (de personas)Portuguese (BR): alienar - afastar (de pessoas)Portuguese (PT): alienar - afastar (das pessoas)Chinese (Simplified): 疏远 - 使...失去支持Chinese (Traditional): 疏遠 - 使...失去支持Hindi: 疎 कर देना - दूर कर देनाArabic: ينفّر - يعزل
Example Sentences
His rude comments alienated his coworkers.
basic
Be careful not to alienate your friends.
basic
The policy changes alienated many supporters.
basic
If you keep ignoring her, you might alienate her for good.
natural
The new manager's strict rules alienated the entire team.
natural
I didn't mean to alienate anyone with my comment.
natural