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estrange — transitive verb (estranged; estranging) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French estrangir, estranger, from Medieval Latin extraneare, from Latin extraneus strange more at strange Date: 15th century 1. to remove from customary environment or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
estrange — estrange, alienate, disaffect, wean are comparable when meaning to cause one to break a bond or tie of affection or loyalty. Estrange implies separation with consequent indifference or hostility; alienate may or may not suggest actual separation … New Dictionary of Synonyms
