alienation

noun

1. the feeling of being alienated from other people

Similar word(s): disaffection, estrangement

Definition categories: feeling, dislike

2. separation resulting from hostility

Similar word(s): estrangement

Definition categories: state, isolation

3. (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another

- the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership

Definition categories: act, transfer, transference

4. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly

- his behavior alienated the other students

Definition categories: act, action