estrangement

noun

Definition of estrangementnext
as in alienation
the loss of friendship or affection a silly quarrel that eventually resulted in a complete and lasting estrangement between the onetime friends

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  1. alienation
  2. divorce
  3. schism
  4. breakup
  5. separation
  6. rift
Noun
  • Consumers are very perceptive, and this can lead to audience alienation.
    Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Why not stay the course and leave Penelope within the realm of ambiguous alienation?
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of alienation
Noun
  • Theresa Nist is shedding new light on her bombshell divorce from Gerry Turner.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The model is fresh off her divorce from Billy Haire.
    Chelsea Hirsch, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of divorce
Noun
  • Thompson said that the pope has contributed to a major schism among Catholics, with more conservative members dismissing his progressive stances on LGBTQ rights and the environment and more liberal members calling him out for not shifting the church's stance on reproductive rights.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
  • In New York, the schism between boss Chickie and underboss Vince widens.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of schism
Noun
  • The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For example, there are several breakups in When Harry Met Sally.
    David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of breakup
Noun
  • The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of separation of duties and is actively engaged in remediation efforts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Critics, however, see it as a violation of the Massachusetts Constitution's separation of powers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of separation
Noun
  • The rift between Netanyahu and Gallent reportedly grew as the conflicts wore on, with Netanyahu favoring a response that relied more heavily on the military, whereas Gallant pushed for diplomacy.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While the family largely agrees on politics, the bigger rift is sports.
    Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of rift
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