estrange

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand von einer Gruppe oder einer Beziehung entfremdet, distanziert oder gegen jemanden aufgebracht wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become distant, unfriendly, or hostile, often by alienating them from a group or relationship.

1. Cause to become unfriendlyC1formal

   To cause someone to become no longer close, friendly, or affectionate; to alienate.

   Entfremden

   • His rude behavior estranged him from his family.
   • The political disagreement estranged the two friends.
   • She felt estranged from her colleagues after the argument.

   Synonymealienateantagonizedisaffectdistancedrive awayseparateturn away

   Antonymebefriendreconcileunite

2. Separate or removeC1formal

   To remove or separate someone from a familiar environment or relationship.

   Entfremden

   • Living abroad for years estranged him from his native culture.
   • The long war estranged the soldiers from their loved ones.
   • The new policy estranged many long-time supporters.

   Synonymealienatedetachdisaffectdistanceisolateseversunderwean

   Antonymeallyassociateattachbindconnectfamiliarizeintegratereconcileunite