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Synonyms of alienate

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for alienate is estrange. Other synonyms of alienate are antagonize. The opposite of alienate is accept.

Synonyms and similar words for alienate

verbTo estrange; to withdraw affections or attention from; to make indifferent or averse, where love or...

  • estrangeTo cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse...
  • antagonizeTo work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
  • isolate
  • marginalize

Opposite of alienate

verbAntonym(s) of “estrange”.

  • accept
  • befriendTo become a friend of (someone), to make friends with (someone).

Meaning of alienate

  1. adjective Estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign.
  2. noun A stranger; an alien.
  3. verb To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.

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Questions about synonyms of alienate

What is another word for alienate?
Alienate has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as estrange and antagonize.
What is the opposite of alienate?
The opposite of alienate is accept.
What does alienate mean?
Alienate means estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign.

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