as in displeasing
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as in angering
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
her changed position on the issue surprised and alienated many of her supporters
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as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
landowners have a right to alienate their right of ownership—in other words, they can sell the land if they want to
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Recent Examples of alienating
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Food retailers will prioritize local sourcing and adjust packaging or sizing to manage costs without alienating customers.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ignoring this internal agreement runs the danger of alienating the very people by keeping the business going.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Organizations clinging to rigid in-office policies risk alienating their workforce and losing productivity in the process.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Her self-portraits, set in cold, almost alienating environments, are illuminated by the presence of her grandmother, creating a delicate dialogue between generations that share similar struggles and insecurities.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Leaders who insist on controlling every detail waste time, stifle innovation, and risk alienating their teams.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Align with the true object of the law—child welfare—while advocating for balanced policies that avoid alienating young audiences or creating unintended consequences.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Brands clinging to idealized images risk alienating their customers.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
Crypto culture, with its terminally online slang and imagery, is alienating and off-putting.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Food retailers will prioritize local sourcing and adjust packaging or sizing to manage costs without alienating customers.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ignoring this internal agreement runs the danger of alienating the very people by keeping the business going.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Organizations clinging to rigid in-office policies risk alienating their workforce and losing productivity in the process.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Her self-portraits, set in cold, almost alienating environments, are illuminated by the presence of her grandmother, creating a delicate dialogue between generations that share similar struggles and insecurities.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Leaders who insist on controlling every detail waste time, stifle innovation, and risk alienating their teams.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Align with the true object of the law—child welfare—while advocating for balanced policies that avoid alienating young audiences or creating unintended consequences.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Brands clinging to idealized images risk alienating their customers.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alienating
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With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
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Apple is ceding ground to the likes of the Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords and the Pixel 8a.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Art that transcends decoration by conveying stories, evoking emotions and inspiring thought is more likely to be remembered, appreciated and ultimately, purchased.Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, workplace culture should facilitate worker comfort in conveying challenges, issues or stressors hindering their professional quality of life.Dylan Taylor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Instead of assigning letter grades during RFT, a numeric value is usually used.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Alienating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alienating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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