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 More than just showing off his skill, Eliot wanted to create a fractured narrative that mirrors the alienation of modern society. —

René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026 Capitalism works, according to Marx, through alienation, black boxing supply chains and distancing workers from the material world and from one another. —

Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026 There is no single answer to workplace alienation. —

Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 His social-media tantrums result in real-world consequences, such as the alienation of allies during key geopolitical negotiations. —

Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for alienation

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estrangement

Noun

Advertisement Since the 2025 war, broader regional developments have deepened the estrangement.

— Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026
Amid the longstanding estrangement, the Duke of Sussex has had only fleeting physical contact with his father (two brief meetings over tea) while Meghan has not been in the same room as any members of the royal family since 2022.

— Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026