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alienating

adjectiveformal/ɐljɛˈnɐ̃tɨ/medium

a·li·e·nan·te

Definition

Causing someone to feel isolated, estranged, or disconnected.
The manager's attitude was alienating to the team.
The film's complex plot was alienating for some viewers.
Common collocations
alienating behavioralienating experiencealienating effect

Etymology

Do particípio presente do latim 'alienans, alienantis'.

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