alienate

In this way and others, he says, professors may unwittingly discourage or alienate students.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

On “The View,” he was calm, self-deprecating at times and careful not to alienate outright.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026

In doing so, he struck a delicate balance, as he had to shift production in a way that didn’t alienate Chinese consumers or cede market share to domestic Chinese competitors.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

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

Rather than alienate his base, he simply added to it.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

In the episode, Scotty Bristol is portrayed as a demanding, abrasive boss who alienates his writers.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025

He denies this assessment of his character, along with assertions that he alienates his fellow politicians.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024

He’s not especially skilled, and nature alienates him at first.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024

What alienates young people is how opera can often be presented.

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2024

“These are just rumors and gossip. The proverbs say ‘He who harps on a matter alienates his friend.’

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

She went on to be the UN rights chief, a sensitive role in which she alienated some countries, especially China, which mauled her for reporting on Beijing's alleged abuses of the country's Uyghur minority group.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Mr. Kraus followed up the realistic “Whalefall” with “Angel Down,” a big swing that could’ve alienated readers but ended up winning the Pulitzer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

"I don't like crowds, I don't like clubs or drinking, so I just felt so alienated by it. Everyone else was looking beautiful and it was just not a great first Pride experience."

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

“People are alienated from our current politics not because Americans are cynical, but because people recognize that they deserve better.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026

We are the ones who earn their state grants; we are the ones who make this place a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School— and we are the ones who are being alienated.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

As Ethan, Stock was as perversely alienating as he was poignantly alienated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

It’s only ironic that the film’s story doesn’t have the same inventive, thoughtful scope, only to avoid alienating anyone watching the movie on their iPad.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

Speaking out carries the risk of alienating followers who vote differently, with Zirah and Baldy saying they do not plan to endorse any candidate.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

"If they change themselves too much, they risk alienating the fans that have come to know and love them as they are."

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

She said my alienating the family would one day seem foolish to me, as it did to her.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King