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alienate

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IPA /ˈeɪliəneɪt/

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To make someone feel less friendly or supportive towards you.

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alienate/ˈeɪliəneɪt/

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Customers feel welcome
A rude response upsets them
They no longer support the shop

Rude treatment can alienate customers by making them feel unwelcome and less supportive.

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His constant complaints began to alienate his friends.
The company's dismissive replies alienated several loyal customers.

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alienate — To make someone feel less friendly or supportive towards you.

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Word origin

From Latin alienare, meaning to estrange, related to alienus, belonging to another.

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Alienate friends, supporters or customers describes losing their goodwill.

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