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Alienate

Estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign; -- with from.

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Affect 76% connected

To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Impress 76% connected

To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression).

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Strike 76% connected

To touch or hit with some force, either with the hand or with an instrument; to smite; to give a blow to, either with the hand or with any instrument…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Transfer 76% connected

To convey from one place or person another; to transport, remove, or cause to pass, to another place or person; as, to transfer the laws of one count…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wean 76% connected

To accustom and reconcile, as a child or other young animal, to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder; to cause to…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Alienable 74% connected

Capable of being alienated, sold, or transferred to another; as, land is alienable according to the laws of the state.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Alienable 74% connected

Capable of being alienated, sold, or transferred to another; as, land is alienable according to the laws of the state.

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Disaffection 74% connected

State of being disaffected; alienation or want of affection or good will, esp. toward those in authority; unfriendliness; dislike.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Disaffection 74% connected

State of being disaffected; alienation or want of affection or good will, esp. toward those in authority; unfriendliness; dislike.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Alien 92% connected

Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign; as, alien subjects, enemies, property, shore…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Disaffect 92% connected

To alienate or diminish the affection of; to make unfriendly or less friendly; to fill with discontent and unfriendliness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Estrange 92% connected

To withdraw; to withhold; hence, reflexively, to keep at a distance; to cease to be familiar and friendly with.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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