Alienating

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪljəˌneɪt/

Alienating (verb)

  1. to make someone feel isolated or not part of a group.
  2. to legally give property or rights to another person.

Examples

  • His harsh words alienated his colleagues.
  • She alienated her friends by ignoring them.

Common collocations: alienate friends, alienate colleagues, alienate supporters, alienate property, alienate assets

Synonyms of Alienating

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Alienating

  • in the context of repairing relationships
  • in the context of bringing together