ALIEN


Meaning of ALIEN in English

I. adjective

Synonyms: extrinsic , extraneous, foreign

Related Word: exotic, outlandish, strange; incompatible, incongrous, inconsonant

Contrasted words: cognate, kindred, related; compatible, congenial, congruous, consonant; germane, material, pertinent, relevant

Antonyms: akin; assimilable

II. noun

Synonyms: stranger , auslander, foreigner, inconnu, outcomer, outlander, outsider

Contrasted words: national, subject

Antonyms: citizen

III. verb

1.

Synonyms: estrange , alienate, disaffect, disunify, disunite, wean

Related Word: alter, change, convert

Contrasted words: accommodate, adjust, conform, reconcile

Antonyms: unite; reunite

2.

Synonyms: transfer 4, abalienate, alienate, assign, cede, convey, deed, make over, remise, sign (over)

Related Word: give up, hand over, relinquish

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