become estranged
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Describes the process of growing emotionally or physically distant from someone.
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- After years of disagreement, the siblings eventually became estranged.
- He has become estranged from his parents since he moved abroad.
- The couple became estranged after a series of bitter arguments.
- It's sad to see old friends become estranged over something so trivial.
- She felt herself becoming increasingly estranged from the community she once loved.
- The artist became estranged from the mainstream art world to pursue his unique vision.
- If communication breaks down, family members can quickly become estranged.
- He never intended to become estranged from his children, but his work kept him away.
- Political differences caused him to become estranged from his lifelong friend.
- The scandal led to the politician becoming completely estranged from his former allies.