Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.li.əˌneɪt/
noun the act of alienating or the state of being alienated
A1 I don't want to alienate my new classmates.
A2 Her rude behavior will alienate potential customers.
B1 His constant criticism started to alienate his closest friends.
B2 The company's decision to outsource production alienated many loyal employees.
C1 The controversial policy change has the potential to alienate a large portion of the customer base.
C2 The politician's divisive rhetoric has alienated voters from both parties.
verb to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged
A1 She didn't want to alienate her friends by not inviting them to the party.
A2 His rude behavior started to alienate his coworkers, causing tension in the office.
B1 The new company policy has the potential to alienate a large portion of our customer base.
B2 The controversial decision made by the CEO could alienate key stakeholders and investors.
C1 The politician's divisive rhetoric has the power to alienate voters and create further polarization.
C2 The company's unethical practices have the potential to alienate customers and damage their reputation in the long run.
formal The company's decision to outsource work to another country ended up alienating many of its loyal employees.
informal I didn't mean to alienate you by not inviting you to the party, it was just a small gathering.
slang Don't be so quick to alienate your friends over a silly argument.
figurative His constant negative attitude began to alienate those around him, pushing them away.
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