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IPA /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
No longer friendly or in regular contact with someone who used to be close to you, often after a disagreement.
He has been estranged from his brother since their argument.
IPA /əˈluːf/
Seeming distant and unwilling to be friendly or involved with the people around you, even when they approach you.
My new neighbour seemed aloof until we started talking about dogs.
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