Definition of Alienate
Alienate
al·ien·ate
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(verb)
to make someone estranged or isolated, to cause them to become hostile, unfriendly, or indifferent, typically ruining a previously good relationship;
e.g. His dishonesty caused his friends to alienate themselves from him.
(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to cause something to be diverted or withdrawn;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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