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alienate
verb
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To make someone feel separated, unwelcome, or no longer sympathetic.
An insulting introduction could alienate the audience before the argument began.
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At an imaginary design studio, Cam tried to ingratiate himself with the new team leader by praising every suggestion she made. He began to belittle a colleague's alternative sketches, calling them little doodles even when they addressed a real design problem. The remarks threatened to alienate people whose cooperation he would need later.
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