What does estrange mean?
Estrange means (transitive) To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged)..
Estrange
/ɪˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged)..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged).
- (transitive) To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.
Example Sentences
And thou thyself, Jaacob Yitzchak, dost thou mind how thou meantest to follow me and estrangedst thyself from me the more?
Synonyms for estrange
Antonyms for estrange
Related Words
Word Forms
- estranges
- estranging
- estranged
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for estrange?
Common synonyms include alienate, antagonize, disaffect, isolate.
What is the opposite of estrange?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use estrange in a sentence?
And thou thyself, Jaacob Yitzchak, dost thou mind how thou meantest to follow me and estrangedst thyself from me the more?
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