Definition of Alienate
Alienate
Al·i·en·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make someone feel isolated or unwelcome.
e.g. The company's new policy will alienate many of its long-time customers.
(verb)
to cause something to be diverted or withdrawn;
e.g. This ruling will alienate natural resources from the region, causing them to face shortages.
(verb)
to specifically transfer or convey the ownership of something (typically the rights to a property) to someone else;
e.g. They attempted to alienate the rightful heir from her estate.
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