Synonyms for

Estrangement

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

Definition

The act of becoming distant or unfriendly towards someone; the state of being separated from someone emotionally.

Synonyms & similar words

alienation disaffection alienation disaffection disconnection disunion division separation detachment distance indifference isolation seclusion withdrawal divorce breakup split rift hostility antagonism animosity enmity

Example sentences

  1. The estrangement between the two sisters started when one of them moved away for college.
  2. His estrangement from his parents made him feel lonely and sad.
  3. The couple's estrangement ended with a divorce.
  4. Years of estrangement had left them with nothing in common.
  5. The estrangement between the two countries led to a war.

Quotes

  • The greatest estrangement is not from each other, but from ourselves. - Rainer Maria Rilke
  • Estrangement shows itself precisely in the elimination of distance between people. - Theodor Adorno
  • Estrangement carries its own penalty: one can never escape it. - Elizabeth Bowen

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