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Vocabulary Entry
estrangement
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The state of being separated or alienated from someone or something.
Example Sentences
"The estrangement between the two friends was painful for both of them."
"Her estrangement from her family left her feeling isolated."
"After the argument, a long estrangement followed."
V
verb
To cause someone to feel alienated or to create distance in a relationship.
Example Sentences
"His constant criticism estranged his colleagues."
"The disagreement over finances estranged her from her partner."
"Years of neglect estranged him from his hometown."