- present participle of alienate.
alienating
Example Sentences
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As Ethan, Stock was as perversely alienating as he was poignantly alienated.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
"They're alienating a hell of a lot of people who are athletics fans and potential stalwarts within the sport."
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
It’s only ironic that the film’s story doesn’t have the same inventive, thoughtful scope, only to avoid alienating anyone watching the movie on their iPad.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Speaking out carries the risk of alienating followers who vote differently, with Zirah and Baldy saying they do not plan to endorse any candidate.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Worried about alienating the boy, Franz said little during such outbursts and let him rant.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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