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   Es·trange·ment

   /əsˈtrānjm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group: "the artist's paintings from this period reflect his growing estrangement from his family"
   • ▪ the fact of no longer living with one's spouse; separation: "a parent's rights in the event of divorce or estrangement"

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   What is the meaning of estranged?

   • estrange(verb) To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged). Synonyms: estrange(verb) To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.

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   What is estrangement?

   • the fact of no longer being friendly or in contact with somebody estrangement between A and B The misunderstanding had caused a seven-year estrangement between them. Definition of estrangement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is another word for estrange?

   • Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms: estrange(verb) remove from customary environment or associations estrange, alienate, alien, disaffect(verb) arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness

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   How does Suvin define 'estrangement'?

   • The concept of "estrangement" has been central to sf criticism ever since Darko Suvin defined the genre as creating the effect of "cognitive estrangement". By going back to the theories of Viktor Shklovsky and Bertolt Brecht, I will show how Suvin, in his approach, intermingles formal, fictional, generic, and receptive aspects of estrangement.

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   Estrangement definition: the state of being alienated or separated in feeling or affection; a state of hostility or unfriendliness. See examples of ESTRANGEMENT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › estrangementESTRANGEMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Estrangement is a formal word for the state of being no longer friendly with someone or something. It can also mean a feeling of not understanding or connecting with someone or something. See how to use it in sentences and translations.

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   Estrange means to cause someone to break a bond of affection or loyalty, or to remove them from their customary environment or associations. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for estrange.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › estrangementEstrangement - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Estrangement happens when something — or someone — makes you feel like a stranger. It can describe a couple that's split up or the alienation of a former friend. The meaning hasn't changed much from its Latin root, extraneare, "treat as a stranger." Definitions of estrangement. noun. separation resulting from hostility. synonyms: alienation.

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   Estrangement is the fact of no longer living with or being friendly with somebody. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms and pronunciation tips.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESTRANGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Estrange means to cause someone to no longer have a friendly relationship with another person or other people, or to cause you to feel that you do not understand someone or something. See how to use this formal verb in sentences and find related words and phrases.

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    6 days ago · Estrangement is the state of being estranged from someone or the length of time for which you are estranged. Learn more about the word frequency, synonyms, and usage of estrangement with sentences and images.