Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Alienate.
How to pronounce alienate:
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Alienate - as a verb
Arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
Example: "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disaffect18estrange9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Transfer property or ownership
Example: "The will aliened the property to the heirs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alien5Make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated
Example: "The boring work alienated his employees"
Alienate - as a noun
A stranger; an alien.
Alienate - as an adjective
(followed by "from") estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign
Example Sentences
"She felt alienated from her classmates after changing schools."
"His constant criticism alienated his friends."
"The new company policies alienated many employees."
"Her arrogant behavior alienated her colleagues."
"The controversial speech alienated a large portion of the audience."
Word Game Points
Is ALIENATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alienate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALIENATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ALIENATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alienate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALIENATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ALIENATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alienate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALIENATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
