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.

From The Wall Street Journal

The self-consciousness of his expression can be alienating, even arch.

From The Wall Street Journal

But young liberals need to learn to communicate productively, placing more value on dialogue and less on derogatory judgments that are known to alienate their peers.

From Seattle Times

And if Americans can figure out more about what connects and what alienates, some answers to the loneliness epidemic might reveal themselves.

From Seattle Times

Political analysts said the abortion topic is a dicey one for the candidates because there is a range of stances they could take, so any firm position might alienate a bloc of voters.

From Washington Times