alienate
Translation
to estrange, to isolate, to distance
Examples
His rude comments alienated his friends.
His rude comments alienated his friends.
She felt alienated from her colleagues.
She felt alienated from her colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make someone feel isolated or hostile towards you His rude comments alienated his friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: estrange, isolate, distance; Antonyms: unite, befriend
Etymology
From 'alien' + '-ate' (verb-forming suffix). Literally 'to make other'.
Memory Tips
To 'alienate' someone is to make them feel like an 'alien'.