alienate

“At times like this you can see a glut of genre movies made by people who have no idea what they’re doing, and that can alienate audiences.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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

What’s good is that the professors didn’t try to alienate me from the rest of the Freedom Writers.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024

This is getting so weird, it alienates most people who hear about it.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

She argues that Richmond, alienated from the king and disgusted by parliamentary passivity, kindled a printed firestorm in the public sphere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Many shoppers who once turned to the brand for its affordable cotton basics now say they feel further alienated because of the changes.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Instead, they were empathetic because many of the Freedom Writers felt just as alienated and misunderstood as Klebold and Harris before they found their voices.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

But the piece also reflected feelings Valdez had about his long-estranged brother Frank, an engineer whose alienating efforts to deny his own background and fit in formed a heavy undercurrent in Valdez’s life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

"They're alienating a hell of a lot of people who are athletics fans and potential stalwarts within the sport."

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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

Not a single story has a magical priest who is terribly to be feared because he knows ways of winning over the gods or alienating them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton