1
as in angering
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
her changed position on the issue surprised and alienated many of her supporters
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2
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
landowners have a right to alienate their right of ownership—in other words, they can sell the land if they want to
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as in displeasing
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Recent Examples of alienating
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The constant stream of news about the chaos of the economy can be both disturbing and alienating, but Rodgers points out that staying connected with others can be crucial during the present political climate.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Plainly on the hunt for younger diners, Felss Masino succeeded mainly in alienating older ones.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet Kohl’s needs to figure out how to broaden its appeal and generate greater traffic in its stores and online, without alienating its core customers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Broadcom has delivered on its promise to investors in the near term, but sustaining momentum without further alienating its customer base will determine whether this high-stakes bet pays off in the long run.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Cracker Barrel saga is just the latest example of a consumer-facing company making big branding decisions, then pulling back after alienating its customer base.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Bypassing in-state prospects traditionally came with a risk of alienating high school coaches and disrupting a pipeline of talent that has served Michigan well through the years.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Worse still, starting a fight with the federal government is an unforced error that risks alienating key partners.
—Mike Carroll, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Their approach is assertive and inviting rather than aggressive and alienating.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The constant stream of news about the chaos of the economy can be both disturbing and alienating, but Rodgers points out that staying connected with others can be crucial during the present political climate.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In attempting to attract Reform voters, Labour risks alienating its own progressive base, Anand Menon, a professor of European politics at King’s College London, told CNN.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Plainly on the hunt for younger diners, Felss Masino succeeded mainly in alienating older ones.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet Kohl’s needs to figure out how to broaden its appeal and generate greater traffic in its stores and online, without alienating its core customers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Broadcom has delivered on its promise to investors in the near term, but sustaining momentum without further alienating its customer base will determine whether this high-stakes bet pays off in the long run.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Cracker Barrel saga is just the latest example of a consumer-facing company making big branding decisions, then pulling back after alienating its customer base.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Bypassing in-state prospects traditionally came with a risk of alienating high school coaches and disrupting a pipeline of talent that has served Michigan well through the years.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Worse still, starting a fight with the federal government is an unforced error that risks alienating key partners.
—Mike Carroll, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alienating
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Starbase, which Texas voters in Cameron County approved in May to become its own town, attracted some controversy in June when commissioners with the city of Starbase voted unanimously to close several of the city’s public streets to outsiders, angering longtime residents and property owners.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The document also prohibits any leader from ceding Ukrainian land, Farkas said during a recent interview with the Tribune.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Munar responded by referencing when his opponent hit a ball into the stands during the third set, with Bergs subsequently penalized a point for ball abuse and ceding that game as a result.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Stopping The Scammers But alongside legitimate fundraisers there are many scammers with fake appeals, sucking money away from the frontline and infuriating fighters trying to get money for a new truck or drone jammer.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The lack of development from the teams tops prospects has been infuriating.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Greengrass uses the scene where the bus becomes stationary as an example of conveying feelings without being pedantic.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Public health officials also committed missteps in conveying the use value of masks.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them?—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just a week ago, markets were assigning only a modest chance for three cuts this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, some English classes are assigning just three books a year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Or enraging if your name is Marco Silva.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Dougal brought his brother home, enraging Jacob, who couldn’t believe his sons had abandoned the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Alienating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alienating. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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