estrange

1 of 1verb

/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

Forms:estranges,estranging,estranged,estranged

to make someone feel emotionally separated or distant from others, often due to disagreements or hurt feelings

His provocative remarks estrange him from his coworkers, sparking frequent conflicts in the workplace.
If she continues to disregard their opinions, it will estrange her from her friends, creating rifts that may be difficult to mend.
He is currently estranging himself from his teammates by undermining their efforts and fostering resentment.
During that period, his confrontational attitude was estranging him from everyone around him, making it challenging to maintain positive relationships.
His dishonesty estranged him from his closest friends.

Synonyms:

remove from customary environment or associations