estranged
adjective
es·tranged
i-ˈstrānjd 
: having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
her estranged husband [=her husband with whom she no longer lives]
Social workers may try to resolve conflicts between estranged siblings.—
Jonathan D. Rockoff
Jonathan D. RockoffHe had taken out a life insurance policy on his estranged wife just weeks before her murder …—David Fisher
David Fisher… it's kind of shameful to admit your idea of unwinding in front of the TV is watching somebody's entire family get murdered by their greedy, estranged uncle.—Lauren Zupkus
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Christine Maron, Dominic’s mother, had gotten a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband in May, forbidding him from having contact with her or their children.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
According to Essence, Amerie and her estranged husband began dating in 2007 and later married in 2011.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 June 2025
The estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf was seemingly detained by law enforcement during an Instagram livestream, during which she can be heard scolding officers and alleging she was abused.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
Police believe Dulos communicated with Mawhinney’s estranged wife despite a restraining order against Mawhinney, court documents said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
According to Essence, Amerie and her estranged husband began dating in 2007 and later married in 2011.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 June 2025
The estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf was seemingly detained by law enforcement during an Instagram livestream, during which she can be heard scolding officers and alleging she was abused.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
Police believe Dulos communicated with Mawhinney’s estranged wife despite a restraining order against Mawhinney, court documents said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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