Entry Word: estrangement

Function: noun

Meaning: the loss of friendship or affection <a silly quarrel that eventually resulted in a complete and lasting estrangement between the onetime friends>

Synonyms alienation, disaffection, disgruntlement, souring

Related Words antagonism, embitterment, envenoming; aggravation, incensing, infuriation; disunion, division, divorce, schism, separation; disenchantment, disillusionment

Near Antonyms endearment, ingratiation; appeasement, conciliation, mollification, pacification, propitiation

Antonyms reconciliation