Synonyms of alienation

alienation

noun

ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnā-shən 

as in estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection

after years of alienation from her family, she became reconciled with them when her father fell ill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estrangement
• disaffection
• divorce
• schism
• breakup
• separation
• hostility
• rift
• souring
• disgruntlement
• antagonism
• split
• bitterness
• rupture
• animosity
• embitterment
• disillusionment
• antipathy
• indignation
• disenchantment
• breach
• outrage
• rancor
• wrath
• jaundice
• ire
• aggravation
• rage
• fury
• spleen
• infuriation
• envenoming
• furor
• incensing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconciliation
• reconcilement
• endearment
• conciliation
• pacification
• ingratiation
• appeasement
• propitiation
• mollification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alienation

Those on the left must recognize that their moralistic zeal and narrowing of intellectual discourse have turned educational and cultural institutions into engines of alienation, not trust. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025

In fact, the opposite had been the case — Pope Benedict’s relaxation of restrictions had decreased the radicalism and alienation of tradition-minded Catholics. —The Editors, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025

The court could favor the parent who chose instead to encourage a transgender child’s confusion and alienation from his or her body. —Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025

Shepherd’s gift is allowing the reader to see what everyone else is missing, Edwin’s everyday frustrations, confusions, and alienation. —Miriam Gershow june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025