alienate in German
alienate in German is entfremden, befremden — alienate means to make someone feel isolated, unwelcome, or estranged.
alienate in German
entfremden
To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.
entfremden
To cause one to feel unable to relate.
befremden
To cause one to feel unable to relate.
What does "alienate" mean?
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verb To make someone feel isolated, unwelcome, or estranged.
"His constant criticism alienated most of his coworkers."
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verb (law) To transfer ownership of property to someone else.
"The trust forbade the heirs from alienating the family estate."
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alienate in a sentence
- His constant criticism alienated most of his coworkers.
- The policy risks alienating younger voters.
- The trust forbade the heirs from alienating the family estate.
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What is "alienate" in German?
"alienate" in German is entfremden, befremden. alienate means: To make someone feel isolated, unwelcome, or estranged.
How do you use "alienate" in a sentence?
Example: "His constant criticism alienated most of his coworkers." In German, "alienate" is entfremden, befremden.
Are there other ways to say "alienate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "alienate": entfremden, befremden.
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