ALIENATION Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

alienation

noun

ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnā-shən

as in estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection after years of alienation from her family, she became reconciled with them when her father fell ill

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Recent Examples of alienation Pau’s early work cohered around a nonnarrative approach to themes of alienation and isolation, rendered through obscure and richly textured visuals. —

Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026 That’s a recipe for alienation. —

Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026 Studies show some teens spend hours on their phones a day — and that the highest social-media users suffer most from alienation and depression. —

Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures. —

Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alienation

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estrangement

Noun

The Beckhams, who sold their crash pad in One Museum Tower in downtown Miami, but maintain a spec house in Miami Beach, are said to be heartbroken about the estrangement.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
For some, the reason behind such estrangements might seem clear to both parties.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026