alienate
Example Sentences
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At times, the company’s frenzied acting becomes theatrically alienating.
From Los Angeles Times
"I still agree with the sentiment of that statement," Finch said, but denied alienating staff and politicians.
From BBC
Whether that objective is achievable, and without permanently alienating its neighbours, remains the unanswered question.
From BBC
But those instances were matched by unvarnished comments that appeared genuine, and risked alienating some of his base.
From Los Angeles Times
Jimenez describes growing up in Orange County with few Latinos around outside of her family as an alienating experience.
From Los Angeles Times
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