estranged
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Definition of estranged
: having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship her estranged husband [=her husband with whom she no longer lives] Social workers may try to resolve conflicts between estranged siblings. —Jonathan D. Rockoff He had taken out a life insurance policy on his estranged wife just weeks before her murder … —David Fisher … it's kind of shameful to admit your idea of unwinding in front of the TV is watching somebody's entire family get murdered by their greedy, estranged uncle. —Lauren Zupkus
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