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estranging

UK
/ɪˈstreɪndʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈstreɪndʒɪŋ/

Translations

estrangingadjective
more estranging
Comp.
most estranging
Super.
UK
/ɪˈstreɪn.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈstreɪn.dʒɪŋ/
The estranging atmosphere of the new city made her feel lonely and disconnected.
L’atmosphère aliénante de la nouvelle ville la faisait se sentir seule et déconnectée.
Synonyms
detaching
divisive
separating
isolating
alienating
estrangeverb

estranging

Gerund

estranged
Past Simple
estranged
Past Participle
estranging
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
US
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
aliénerRendre distant ou hostile sur le plan affectif ou relationnel.
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Ses critiques constantes ont commencé à l'aliéner de ses amis.
éloignerSéparer de son entourage, de ses habitudes ou de ses relations.
Harsh policies can estrange citizens from their government.
Des politiques sévères peuvent éloigner les citoyens de leur gouvernement.
Synonyms
separate
distance
withdraw
isolate
alienate
Antonyms
connect
unite
reconcile

Definitions

estrangingadjective
Causing someone to feel alienated or isolated.
The estranging atmosphere of the new city made her feel lonely and disconnected.
estrangeverb
To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; to alienate.
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
To separate or remove (a person or group) from accustomed surroundings, relationships, or associations.
Harsh policies can estrange citizens from their government.
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