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estrange

 

[ ɪˈstreɪndʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

relationship change

To estrange means to cause someone to feel alienated or disassociated. This often occurs in relationships where the bond between individuals weakens due to various factors such as misunderstandings, lack of communication, or conflicting interests. Estrangement can lead to a significant emotional distance and may result in a complete breakdown of the relationship. In familial contexts, estrangement may occur between parents and children, siblings, or extended family members, often leading to feelings of isolation and sadness.

Synonyms

alienate, disaffect, distance, separate, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • The long absence from family served to estrange him from his relatives.
  • Their constant arguments began to estrange them from each other.
  • Life changes can often estrange friends if they don't maintain contact.
  • A disagreement over values can estrange even the closest of friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "estrange" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estranhar

🇮🇳 परायापन

🇩🇪 entfremden

🇮🇩 asingkan

🇺🇦 відчужувати

🇵🇱 uwłaszczać

🇯🇵 疎外する

🇫🇷 aliéner

🇪🇸 extrañar

🇹🇷 yabancılaştırmak

🇰🇷 소외시키다

🇸🇦 تغريب

🇨🇿 cizí

🇸🇰 cudzí

🇨🇳 疏远

🇸🇮 odtuja

🇮🇸 fremja

🇰🇿 жаттықтыру

🇬🇪 შორიდან

🇦🇿 xariciləşdirmək

🇲🇽 extrañar

Etymology

The word 'estrange' is derived from the Latin verb 'extraneare', which means 'to make foreign, alienate'. It reached Middle English through the Old French 'estranger', where it meant 'to keep away from'. The evolution of the word reflects the underlying theme of separation or distancing. Historically, 'estrange' has been used in various contexts, particularly in legal and social matters, where individuals become emotionally or physically distanced from one another. In literature, the term has often been employed to depict the emotional struggles stemming from disconnected relationships. Over the centuries, the meaning has maintained its core connotation of alienation while being used in diverse contexts encompassing both personal and societal implications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,264 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.