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Estrange

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

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Broader term 4

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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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…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Remove 76% connected

To move away from the position occupied; to cause to change place; to displace; as, to remove a building.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

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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Alienator 74% connected

One who alienates.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Alienator 74% connected

One who alienates.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Estrangement 74% connected

The act of estranging, or the state of being estranged; alienation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Estrangement 74% connected

The act of estranging, or the state of being estranged; alienation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Alienate 92% connected

Estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign; -- with from.

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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