Estrange and Endear

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Estrange verb - To cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring.

Usage example: she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head

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Endear is an antonym for estrange.

Nearby Words: estrangement, estranging

Endear verb - Make attractive or lovable.

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Estrange is an antonym for endear.

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