Definition of Alienate

to make an individual feel unwanted or removed from a group or relationship

Examples of Alienate in a sentence

Teachers will alienate their students if they talk down to them.  

By highlighting his pro-abortion views during his speech, the politician managed to alienate his Christian supporters.  

The restaurant owner hesitates to change his menu because he does not want to alienate his regular customers.  

If the president does not agree to the prime minister’s terms, he will alienate one of the nation’s strongest allies.  

Ever controlling Janet started to alienate her son when he married a woman she despised.  

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