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estrangement

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \i-ˈstrānj\
    • /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \i-ˈstrānj\

Definitions of estrangement word

  • noun estrangement The fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group. 1
  • variable noun estrangement Estrangement is the state of being estranged from someone or the length of time for which you are estranged. 0
  • noun estrangement The act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation. 0
  • noun estrangement The state of being alien; foreign, non-native. 0

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Parts of speech for Estrangement

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estrangement popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for estrangement

noun estrangement

  • separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
  • hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
  • disaffection — the absence or alienation of affection or goodwill; estrangement; disloyalty: Disaffection often leads to outright treason.
  • distancing — the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
  • falling-out — a quarrel or estrangement between persons formerly in close association with one another.

Antonyms for estrangement

noun estrangement

  • reconciliation — an act of reconciling, as when former enemies agree to an amicable truce.
  • friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • connexion — the act or state of connecting.
  • connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
  • introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.

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