alienation

• Sustantivo que denota el estado o proceso de aislamiento, distanciamiento o separación de un grupo, la sociedad o los propios sentimientos; también puede referirse a la transferencia legal de un derecho de propiedad.

A noun referring to the state or process of being isolated, estranged, or separated from a group, society, or one's own feelings; it can also refer to the legal transfer of property ownership.

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1. Feeling of isolationB2formal

   The state of feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from others or from society.

   Sentimiento de aislamiento

   • Many workers experience a sense of alienation in large corporations.
   • The novel explores the protagonist's deep alienation from his community.
   • Urban life can sometimes lead to feelings of alienation.

   Sinónimosdetachmentdisaffectiondisconnectiondistanceestrangementisolationremotenessseparation

   Antónimosaffiliationbelongingconnectioninclusionintegration

2. Separation due to hostilityB2formal

   A state of separation or estrangement caused by unfriendliness or opposition.

   Alienación por hostilidad

   • Political alienation grew between the two factions.
   • The alienation between the siblings was the result of a bitter argument.
   • Years of misunderstanding led to their complete alienation.

   Sinónimosdetachmentdisaffectiondivisionestrangementisolationruptureseparation

   Antónimosaccordrapprochementreconciliationsolidarityunity

3. Transfer of propertyC1formallegal

   The legal act of voluntarily transferring ownership or title of real property from one person to another.

   Transmisión de la propiedad

   • The deed of alienation was signed by both parties.
   • Alienation of the estate required court approval.
   • The lawyer explained the process of property alienation.

   Sinónimosassignmentconveyancedeedsaletransfer

   Antónimoskeepingpossessionretention

4. Act of making unfriendlyC1formal

   The action of causing someone to become unfriendly or indifferent.

   acción de hacer hostil o indiferente

   • His constant criticism led to the alienation of his friends.
   • The policy resulted in the alienation of many voters.
   • Alienation of the staff was an unintended consequence of the new rules.

   Sinónimosdetachmentdisaffectiondivisionestrangementseparation

   Antónimosengagementinvolvement