aliening

verb

Definition of alieningnext
present participle of alien
1
as in estranging
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring such angry outbursts will rapidly alien any friends you might possibly have left

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2
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of the couple plans to alien the adjoining house lot to their eldest son

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aliening
  1. ceding
  2. alienating
  3. conveying
  4. angering
  5. transferring
  6. assigning
  7. relinquishing
Verb
  • Apple is ceding ground to the likes of the Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords and the Pixel 8a.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceding
Verb
  • Crypto culture, with its terminally online slang and imagery, is alienating and off-putting.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Food retailers will prioritize local sourcing and adjust packaging or sizing to manage costs without alienating customers.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of alienating
Verb
  • Art that transcends decoration by conveying stories, evoking emotions and inspiring thought is more likely to be remembered, appreciated and ultimately, purchased.
    Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, workplace culture should facilitate worker comfort in conveying challenges, issues or stressors hindering their professional quality of life.
    Dylan Taylor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveying
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  • With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Definition of angering
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  • But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
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  • Instead of assigning letter grades during RFT, a numeric value is usually used.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigning
Verb
  • On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of relinquishing
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“Aliening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aliening. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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