alienates

[US]/əˈliːneɪts/
[UK]/əˈleɪnˌeɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged from a particular person, group, or situation; to make unfriendly; to transfer or assign (property, rights, etc.) to another person.

Phrases & Collocations

alienates customers

alienates potential voters

alienates the audience

Example Sentences

his aloof behavior alienates his colleagues.

the new policy alienates many loyal customers.

her constant criticism alienates her friends.

social media can alienate people from real-life interactions.

his lack of empathy alienates him from his family.

fear and prejudice often alienate minorities.

the company's decision alienated its employees.

he tries to bridge the gap and not alienate his opponents.

the author's use of complex language alienates some readers.

his arrogance alienates everyone around him.

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