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ALIENATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Alienates.

Alienates - as a verb

Arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness

Example: "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disaffectestrange
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transfer property or ownership

Example: "The will aliened the property to the heirs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alien

Make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated

Example: "The boring work alienated his employees"

Example Sentences

"His hostile behavior alienates his colleagues at work."
"Constant criticism alienates employees and hampers productivity."
"His arrogant attitude alienates potential clients."
"The politician's controversial stance on the issue alienates voters."
"The boss's favoritism alienates some employees and creates a toxic work environment."
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Word Game Points

Is ALIENATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alienates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALIENATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ALIENATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alienates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALIENATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ALIENATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alienates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALIENATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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