alienate
Translation
to estrange, to isolate, to make unfriendly
Examples
His rude comments alienated many of his colleagues.
His rude comments alienated many of his colleagues.
She felt alienated from the group.
She felt alienated from the group.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to make (sb.) feel that they do not belong His rude comments alienated many of his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: estrange, isolate, distance; Antonyms: unite, befriend, reconcile
Etymology
From 'alien', meaning 'other' or 'stranger'. To alienate is to make someone into a stranger or an 'other'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pushing someone away until they feel like an 'alien' to you.