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Alienate

usgb/ˈeɪliəneɪt/Volume
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Emotional Impact

Understand that 'alienate' implies negative emotions and could show someone's actions causing hurt.

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Ignoring her during meetings may alienate her from the team.
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Non-instantaneous

'Alienate' often implies a gradual process, not an immediate change in social dynamics.

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His reluctance to participate slowly began to alienate him from our club.
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Passive Result

The action that causes alienation may not be intended to isolate; it's often an unfortunate result.

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Without realizing, his constant tardiness alienated his coworkers.
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