as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection
after years of alienation from her family, she became reconciled with them when her father fell ill
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There’s an overall sense of alienation imparted by the further fragmentation of the storylines, along with the introduction of subplots, particularly in Wei’s portion (he’s got a male friend in need of a large sum of money and is seeing a woman who has a young daughter).
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Instead, Brides is a low-key study of teenage alienation, detailing a perfect storm in which burgeoning emotions and frustrations get frighteningly out of hand.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Over its 20 or so years of existence, the retreat has grown into a vibrant place, fulfilling Ann’s vision, but this period has also been one largely of alienation between Ann and Peter.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Being in the military may increase a person's chances of experiencing a significant personal loss, trauma, or feelings of social isolation and alienation, Gruenewald said.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Instead, Brides is a low-key study of teenage alienation, detailing a perfect storm in which burgeoning emotions and frustrations get frighteningly out of hand.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Over its 20 or so years of existence, the retreat has grown into a vibrant place, fulfilling Ann’s vision, but this period has also been one largely of alienation between Ann and Peter.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Being in the military may increase a person's chances of experiencing a significant personal loss, trauma, or feelings of social isolation and alienation, Gruenewald said.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Alienation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alienation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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