Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alienate
verb
/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/
Definition
To make someone feel isolated or estranged.
Examples
- She felt alienated from her friends after moving to a new city.
- His harsh comments were enough to alienate his supporters.
- It’s easy to alienate people if you don’t consider their feelings.
Meaning
When you alienate someone, you create a distance or separation between yourself and that person, often leading to feelings of loneliness or rejection.
Synonyms
- estrange
- isolated
- separate
- divorce
- remove
