v. Function: verb
to cause one to break a bond or tie of affection or loyalty FF1C; her arrogance estranged her children and friends FF1E;
Synonyms: alien, alienate, disaffect, disunify, disunite, wean
Related Words: break up, divide, divorce, part, separate, sever, split, sunder
Idioms: set at odds
Contrasted Words: appease, conciliate, pacify, propitiate; associate, espouse, join, link, unite
Antonyms: reconcile