Alienating and Ingratiating

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Alienating adjective - Causing hostility or loss of friendliness.

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Ingratiating is an antonym for alienating.

Ingratiating adjective - Likely or intended to win one's affection.

Usage example: one of the orphans had a most ingratiating smile

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Alienating is an antonym for ingratiating.

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