estrange

[US]/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
[UK]/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; to alienate, especially from family members

Phrases & Collocations

estrange from

estrange feelings

estrange relationships

estrange others

estrange oneself

estrange family

estrange friends

estrange partners

estrange society

estrange community

Example Sentences

his constant criticism began to estrange his friends.

years of living apart can estrange family members.

she felt that the move would estrange her from her childhood friends.

his behavior has started to estrange him from his colleagues.

they tried to reconcile, but the argument only served to estrange them further.

time apart can sometimes estrange even the closest of friends.

he didn't want to estrange his partner with his harsh words.

her decision to leave the group may estrange her from former allies.

ignoring his advice could estrange him from the team.

they were estranged for years before finally reconciling.

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