alienate
Example Sentences
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But, last year, Khartoum turned down a proposal to set up a naval base controlled by Tehran to avoid alienating the U.S. and Israel, according to Sudanese officials.
The self-consciousness of his expression can be alienating, even arch.
Some Black and Latino students fear that axing affirmative action will decrease their numbers and make college life even more alienating.
From Los Angeles Times
And the trip has become a cautionary tale for marketers, as Shein’s efforts to help its reputation using influencers managed to alienate consumers and draw even more attention to allegations of unsavory business practices.
From New York Times
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick testified Wednesday that if Microsoft bought his company and blocked other gaming platforms from offering "Call of Duty," it would alienate many of the 100 million monthly active users.
From Reuters
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.