alienate

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As such, there's little to compare with the straightforward joy of Watermelon Sugar, or the keening desire of As It Was - but Styles isn't stupid enough to alienate his fanbase entirely.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

But McLaughlin did not merely alienate the judiciary; she consistently undermined the administration’s legal arguments, sabotaging lawyers’ efforts to cover up unlawful conduct by boasting about it on social media.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

She wants to be seen as principled and reasonable without ever taking a stand that would alienate a lucrative audience segment.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

But Marmatakis’ designs, often gorgeously abstract, are intended to entice viewers, not alienate them.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

How could he have been so blind as not to see how dangerous it might be for him to alienate the one impartial party, his one potential ally?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt