alienate
Example Sentences
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Going after the ports themselves would make the enforcement of sanctions easier, but it carries the risk of alienating Turkey, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally.
Andrew Roberts, a conservative British historian, said alienating allies poses longer-term risks for the U.S.
Beyond the lowbrow perception of buying wine at a bulk retailer, wineries risk alienating loyal customers if their bottles sell for less than they offer them at the vineyards.
But knowing your talent, speaking to it, and refusing to apologize for it can be alienating and lonely.
From Salon
She wants to be seen as principled and reasonable without ever taking a stand that would alienate a lucrative audience segment.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
