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Synonyms for Alienate & Similar Words

Definition of alienate

verb
  1. arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"
  2. transfer property or ownership; "The will aliened the property to the heirs"
  3. make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated; "the boring work alienated his employees"

3 synonyms found

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"Alienate" in song lyrics

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  • "My rap loves to alienate"
    Craig Mack f/ Q-Tip — Get Down remix
  • "definition alienate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for alienate?
Synonyms for alienate include: alien, disaffect, estrange.
How many synonyms does alienate have?
Alienate has 3 synonyms.

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