estrange

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer un éloignement affectif ou une hostilité, souvent en séparant quelqu'un d'un groupe ou d'une relation.

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.

   éloigner (de quelqu'un)

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

   Synonymesalienateantagonizedisaffectdistancedrive awayseparateturn away

   Antonymesbefriendreconcileunite

2. Separate or removeC1formal

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

   Éloigner, séparer

   • 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.

   Synonymesalienatedetachdisaffectdistanceisolateseversunderwean

   Antonymesallyassociateattachbindconnectfamiliarizeintegratereconcileunite