Synonyms for Alienate
Definition of alienate
verb
- arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"
- transfer property or ownership; "The will aliened the property to the heirs"
- make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated; "the boring work alienated his employees"
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Writing tips for "alienate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like alien, disaffect, estrange can replace "alienate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Alienate" in song lyrics
See how alienate is used in real songs:
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"My rap loves to alienate"
Craig Mack f/ Q-Tip — Get Down remix -
"definition alienate"
AOL — AOL