alienate

verb

alien·ate ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce alienate (audio)

ˈāl-yə-

alienated; alienating

transitive verb

: to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed

He alienated most of his colleagues with his bad temper.

Her position on this issue has alienated many former supporters.

: to convey or transfer (something, such as property or a right) usually by a specific act rather than the due course of law

: to cause to be withdrawn or diverted

alienate capital from its natural channels

alienator

ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnā-tər How to pronounce alienate (audio)

ˈāl-yə-

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Some CFOs who set up meetings with board members may alienate CEOs who see this as going over their head.

Kevin Kelleher, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 While being too political could alienate Baby Boomers with considerable purchasing power.

Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Roe v Wade could alienate young voters and cost the party seats in upcoming elections.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 June 16 – June 30th: Being judgmental will alienate someone who counts near the 18th, so try to lighten up.

Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 June 2022 The series may alienate fans of the MCU who are used to svelte Avengers battling evil in billion-dollar productions.

Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Senators and aides said talks were helped by leaders in both parties, who gave rank-and-file lawmakers time to reach a deal, and a willingness to set aside policy positions that could alienate either side.

New York Times, 22 June 2022 Hogan, a potential 2024 presidential contender, also warned Republicans against rallying behind a Trump ally in the next presidential election, arguing that would alienate many voters.

Robert Costa, CBS News, 4 May 2022 Democrats have toiled to win his vote on any piece of their once-ambitious domestic agenda, tailoring their policy moves so as not to alienate him.

New York Times, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	alienations
释义	alienate verb alien·ate ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnāt ˈāl-yə- alienated; alienating transitive verb 1 : to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed He alienated most of his colleagues with his bad temper. Her position on this issue has alienated many former supporters. 2 : to convey or transfer (something, such as property or a right) usually by a specific act rather than the due course of law 3 : to cause to be withdrawn or diverted alienate capital from its natural channels alienator ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnā-tər ˈāl-yə- noun Synonyms alien disaffect disgruntle estrange sour See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Some CFOs who set up meetings with board members may alienate CEOs who see this as going over their head. Kevin Kelleher, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 While being too political could alienate Baby Boomers with considerable purchasing power. Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Roe v Wade could alienate young voters and cost the party seats in upcoming elections. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 June 16 – June 30th: Being judgmental will alienate someone who counts near the 18th, so try to lighten up. Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 June 2022 The series may alienate fans of the MCU who are used to svelte Avengers battling evil in billion-dollar productions. Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Senators and aides said talks were helped by leaders in both parties, who gave rank-and-file lawmakers time to reach a deal, and a willingness to set aside policy positions that could alienate either side. New York Times, 22 June 2022 Hogan, a potential 2024 presidential contender, also warned Republicans against rallying behind a Trump ally in the next presidential election, arguing that would alienate many voters. Robert Costa, CBS News, 4 May 2022 Democrats have toiled to win his vote on any piece of their once-ambitious domestic agenda, tailoring their policy moves so as not to alienate him. New York Times, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin aliēnātus, past participle of aliēnāre "to transfer (goods, property) to another, lose possession of, render hostile, estrange," verbal derivative of aliēnus "not one's own, of others, foreign, strange" — more at alien entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition alienate verb alien·ate ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnāt ˈāl-yə- alienated; alienating : to cause (a person who used to be friendly or loyal) to become unfriendly or disloyal She alienated most of her friends with her bad temper. Medical Definition alienate transitive verb alien·ate ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnāt, ˈāl-yə- alienated; alienating : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent where attachment formerly existed Legal Definition alienate transitive verb alien·ate ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnāt alienated; alienating : to give away or sell (property or a property right) to another will not sell, transfer, assign, hypothecate or otherwise alienate any of his voting shares Strickland v. Rahaim, 549 So. 2d 58 (1989) compare devise History and Etymology for alienate Latin alienare, from alienus not one's own alienations noun plural of alienation as in estrangements the loss of friendship or affection after years of alienation from her family, she became reconciled with them when her father fell ill Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance estrangements schisms divorces hostilities antagonisms separations rifts disaffections antagonisms animosities antipathies disgruntlements indignations splits ruptures breakups disillusionments outrages disenchantments ires furies wraths aggravations rages breaches embitterments rancors spleens jaundices infuriations furors Antonyms & Near Antonyms reconciliations reconcilements endearments conciliations propitiations appeasements pacifications mollifications ingratiations See More
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