alienate
Example Sentences
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But, last year, Khartoum turned down a proposal to set up a naval base controlled by Tehran to avoid alienating the U.S. and Israel, according to Sudanese officials.
The self-consciousness of his expression can be alienating, even arch.
The Union, New Jersey-based company is trying to turn around its business after taking on too much debt, being slow to embrace online sales and alienating consumers by de-emphasizing brand-name products.
From Reuters
“We knew that was of the utmost importance, so that we’re not alienating an audience that doesn’t know D&D.”
From New York Times
And yet you know your take on the drag bill is potentially alienating to some in your audience.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
