alienate

Word parts

alien + -ate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

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Verb

Plain form alienate

Third-person singular alienates

Past tense alienated

Past participle alienated

Present participle alienating

1. If you alienate somebody, you make them feel unfriendly or unwelcome.

   These children who just can't be quiet in class, may alienate friends and upset the classroom.

Related words

• alien
• alienation