transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈstrānj ]
transitive verb
( es·tranged ; es·trang·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French estrangir, estranger, from Medieval Latin extraneare, from Latin extraneus strange — more at strange
Date: 15th century
1. : to remove from customary environment or associations
2. : to arouse especially mutual enmity or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness : alienate
• es·trange·ment -mənt noun
• es·trang·er noun
Synonyms:
estrange , alienate , disaffect mean to cause one to break a bond of affection or loyalty. estrange implies the development of indifference or hostility with consequent separation or divorcement
his estranged wife
alienate may or may not suggest separation but always implies loss of affection or interest
managed to alienate all his coworkers
disaffect refers especially to those from whom loyalty is expected and stresses the effects (as rebellion or discontent) of alienation without actual separation
troops disaffected by hunger