alienate
Example Sentences
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She wants to be seen as principled and reasonable without ever taking a stand that would alienate a lucrative audience segment.
From Salon
But the more interesting issue is how that went down without alienating those who thought otherwise.
From Barron's
It also would all but destroy Detroit’s immediate chances, demoralize the clubhouse and likely alienate a fan base desperate to see the Tigers win their first title since 1984.
However, his vocal support for judges probing a corruption scandal in defence procurement also risked alienating powerful elements of the military.
From BBC
But Marmatakis’ designs, often gorgeously abstract, are intended to entice viewers, not alienate them.
From Los Angeles Times
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