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to alienate
01
to make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group
Transitive: to alienate sb
Examples
His rude comments began to alienate him from his colleagues.
She worried that her decision might alienate her family.
02
to make someone feel uncomfortable or distant from a situation
Transitive: to alienate sb
Examples
The new policies seemed to alienate long-time customers.
The company ’s impersonal approach alienated its client base.
03
to transfer the legal rights or ownership of something to another person or entity
Transitive: to alienate a right or ownership
Examples
The company decided to alienate a portion of its land to fund the new development project.
In the sale, the farmer alienated his rights to the water supply on the land.
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