estrangement
Translation
estrangement, alienation
Examples
The argument led to a long estrangement between them.
The argument led to a long estrangement between them.
He felt a sense of estrangement from his family.
He felt a sense of estrangement from his family.
Grammar Patterns
an estrangement between ((sb.)) and ((sb.)) The letter caused an estrangement between the sisters.
an estrangement from ((sth./sb.)) He felt an estrangement from his former friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alienation, separation, division; Antonyms: reconciliation, closeness
Etymology
From the verb 'estrange', from Old French 'estranger' (to treat as a stranger). The suffix '-ment' denotes a state or result.
Memory Tips
Think of making someone a 'stranger'. 'e-' (out) + 'strange' + '-ment'. The state of being made a stranger.