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estrange

1 of 1verb
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
Forms:estranges,estranging,estranged,estranged
1

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.
2

remove from customary environment or associations