alienize

/ˈæliˌnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become strange or unfamiliar to someone or something

“The new customs and traditions alienized her from her hometown.”

2. verb

to remove from a country or territory, especially by force or treaty

“The country was alienized of its territories after the war.”

3. verb

to deprive of one’s nationality or citizenship

“She was alienized of her citizenship due to her involvement in the rebellion.”

Synonyms

  • displace
  • estrange

Antonyms

  • assimilate
  • naturalize