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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