estrangement

• État d'éloignement ou de rupture affective entre des personnes qui étaient proches, entraînant un sentiment d'aliénation ou de perte de lien.

A noun referring to the state of being separated, alienated, or no longer close to someone, often due to a breakdown in a relationship.

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1. Emotional distanceC1formal

   The state of being emotionally separated or alienated from someone, often a family member or friend.

   éloignement affectif

   • The estrangement between the two brothers lasted for years.
   • She felt a deep sense of estrangement from her parents after the argument.
   • Estrangement can be painful for both parties involved.

   Synonymesalienationdetachmentdisaffectiondivisionisolationriftschismseparationwithdrawal

   Antonymesbondingclosenessconnectionfamiliarityintimacy

2. Loss of affectionC1formal

   A situation where a close relationship ends due to lack of communication or understanding.

   Éloignement affectif

   • The estrangement in their marriage led to a divorce.
   • He tried to repair the estrangement with his childhood friend.
   • Estrangement often results from unresolved conflicts.

   Synonymesalienationbreachcoolnessdisaffectiondistanceriftseparation

   Antonymesaffectionattachmentbondclosenessintimacyrapport