English dictionary

alienation

/,/eI/l/j//@/'n/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the feeling of being alienated from other people

noun.feeling

Synonyms disaffection estrangement

Source: WordNet 3.0
separation resulting from hostility

noun.state

Synonyms estrangement

Source: WordNet 3.0
(law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another

noun.act

Examples
The power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of alienating, or the state of being alienated.

noun

Source: webster1913