estrangement

• Substantivo que designa o estado de distanciamento, alienação ou perda de proximidade em uma relação entre pessoas, geralmente causado por desentendimento ou ruptura.

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.

   Distanciamento emocional

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalienationdetachmentdisaffectiondivisionisolationriftschismseparationwithdrawal

   Antônimosbondingclosenessconnectionfamiliarityintimacy

2. Loss of affectionC1formal

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

   Estrangeirização afetiva

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalienationbreachcoolnessdisaffectiondistanceriftseparation

   Antônimosaffectionattachmentbondclosenessintimacyrapport