alienate an ally

Examples (10)

• A controversial foreign policy could alienate a key ally.
• His reckless comments alienated several long-time allies.
• The trade war has alienated some of our closest allies.
• Be careful not to alienate your most valuable ally with such harsh criticism.
• The unilateral decision threatened to alienate their most important ally.
• By breaking the agreement, the country alienated a once-loyal ally.
• Why would the prime minister risk alienating a strategic ally over this issue?
• The government's goal is to resolve the conflict without alienating its traditional allies.
• Inside the company, his arrogance began to alienate even his staunchest allies.
• It is a diplomatic blunder to alienate an ally you depend on for security.