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to alienate

verb/ɐljɛˈnar/medium

a·li·e·nar

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Definitions

1To transfer ownership of property or a right to another person.
He decided to alienate his shares in the company.
The law restricts the power to alienate public land.
syn
transferconveycede
ant
acquireretain
Common collocations
to alienate propertyto alienate assetsto alienate rights
2To cause someone to feel isolated, estranged, or disconnected.
His harsh criticism alienated his colleagues.
The policy alienated a significant portion of the electorate.
syn
estrangeisolatedistance
ant
unitereconcileendear
Common collocations
to alienate someoneto feel alienated

Etymology

Do latim 'alienare' ('tornar alheio').

Related words

alienaçãoalienantealienávelalienatórioinalienável