Synonyms for

Alienate

Verb / ˈeɪljʌˌneɪt / Another word for alienate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make someone feel isolated or estranged from others.

Synonyms & similar words

alien disaffect estrange isolate estranged separate disunite divide distance detach disengage seclude sequester withdraw unfriend unite unconnected unrelated unfamiliar unknown foreign excluded

Example sentences

  1. He didn't want to alienate his new classmates by acting too differently.
  2. She felt alienated from her family after moving to a new town.
  3. It's important not to alienate others with your words or actions.
  4. The teacher didn't want to alienate any of her students by showing favoritism.
  5. He didn't mean to alienate his coworkers by not including them in his project.

Quotes

  • We're all just walking each other home, and we don't want to alienate anyone. - Ram Dass
  • I don't want to alienate anyone by giving my life story away. - Michelle Rodriguez
  • It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. - Audre Lorde

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