become estranged

Frequency: 7.511.5 per million words

Describes the process of growing emotionally or physically distant from someone.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.