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estrangement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection

a silly quarrel that eventually resulted in a complete and lasting estrangement between the onetime friends

Synonyms of estrangement

alienation, disaffection, disgruntlement, souring

Words Related to estrangement

antagonism, embitterment, envenoming

breach, breakup, divorce, rift, rupture, schism, separation, split

animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, hostility, jaundice, rancor

aggravation, furor, fury, incensing, indignation, infuriation, ire, outrage, rage, spleen, wrath

disenchantment, disillusionment

Near Antonyms of estrangement

endearment, ingratiation

appeasement, conciliation, mollification, pacification, propitiation

Antonyms of estrangement

reconcilement, reconciliation

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