alienate
verb (used with object)
to make indifferent or hostile.
alienating
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present participleof alienate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
“He is not afraid of alienating powerful people,” Tusk said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Whether you’re a young politician looking to avoid alienating your peers, or a senior representative not looking to upset the apple cart, there’s little incentive to squabble over the way things have always been done.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
In 1977, she became a crossover pop sensation, but instead of alienating her base, she grew her audience.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
It’s hard to imagine a more alienating lesson for the young than that.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
