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Alienating

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Tending to alienate..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Tending to alienate.
  2. present participle and gerund of alienate

Example Sentences

There was something distinctly low-key, even wilfully alienating about the band’s performance. A scattering of OK Computer tracks were interspersed with more abstract latterday material – the clatter of 15 Step and Myxamatosis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does alienating mean?

Alienating means Tending to alienate..

What is a synonym for alienating?

Common synonyms include antagonistic, antagonizing.

What is the opposite of alienating?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use alienating in a sentence?

There was something distinctly low-key, even wilfully alienating about the band’s performance. A scattering of OK Computer tracks were interspersed with more abstract latterday material – the clatter of 15 Step and Myxamatosis.

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