alienates
- present tense form of alienate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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I stand up and talk about policy change, even when it alienates my allies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
In the episode, Scotty Bristol is portrayed as a demanding, abrasive boss who alienates his writers.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
He denies this assessment of his character, along with assertions that he alienates his fellow politicians.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024
His career arc is well established: Brown goes to a failing team, turns it around almost immediately, alienates people in the process and then abruptly leaves for the next challenge.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
“These are just rumors and gossip. The proverbs say ‘He who harps on a matter alienates his friend.’
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
