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Alienate

Meaning:

Verb: To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged from a group or situation; to make someone feel excluded or hostile.

Noun: A person who is excluded or estranged from a group or society.

Examples:

1. John's constant criticism and negative behavior alienated his friends.
2. The new employee felt alienated by the unfriendly atmosphere in the office.
3. Her successful career in another country led to her feeling alienated from her hometown.

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