alienate

//ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

alienateInfinitive
alienatePresent tense
alienatedPast tense
alienatedPast participle
alienatingPresent participle
alienatesThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged from a group, person, or situation.

His rude behavior alienated him from his colleagues.

2

To make someone become unfriendly or hostile.

His rude behavior alienated many of his colleagues.

3

To transfer ownership or property rights to another person.

The owner decided to alienate the property to his nephew.