have alienated
- present perfect of alienate.
Example Sentences
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But broadening the statement last month to reflect hawks’ concerns would have alienated doves, leaving Powell to deliver the message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
But he may have alienated some voters with over-the-top rhetoric, cutting short a discussion about the economy, another issue where he could have scored points, to do so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
While he once appeared even-keeled yet decisive while dealing with online mobs, he appears to have alienated a far wider swath of users by coming off as hard-nosed, condescending, and stubborn.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2023
Elon Musk’s public comments have alienated many Twitter users and advertisers since he took over the company last year, but he says it doesn’t bother him.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2023
It was not enough for him to have made the Church powerful and to have alienated his allies, for since he coveted the Kingdom of Naples, he divided it with the King of Spain.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
