Alienate — synonyms, definition

1. alienate (Verb)

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alienate (Verb) — Arouse hostility or indifference where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness. ex. "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"

alienate (Verb) — Transfer property or ownership. ex. "The will alienated the property to the heirs"

alienate (Verb) — Make withdrawn, isolated or emotionally dissociated. ex. "the boring work alienated his employees"

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