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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But the move risks alienating customers who already may be grumbling about the complex array of ticket options when it comes time to book a flight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The strategy, however, risks alienating Iran’s Arab neighbors and is delaying delivery of the economic relief badly needed by its economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
As Ethan, Stock was as perversely alienating as he was poignantly alienated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"They're alienating a hell of a lot of people who are athletics fans and potential stalwarts within the sport."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
If I preached unity, I must act like a unifier, even at the risk of perhaps alienating some of my own colleagues.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
