Definition of «estranged»

The word estranged means to be separated or alienated from someone or something that was once familiar, through a loss of affection, trust, or communication. It can refer to a broken relationship between individuals, such as family members who have grown distant and no longer communicate, or it can describe a feeling of disconnection within oneself due to trauma or other emotional distancing experiences.

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After years of arguing and growing apart, Mary became estranged from her sister.
The two childhood friends had a falling out and became estranged from each other.
The family suffered a great loss and as a result, some members became estranged from one another.
Mark's constant work commitments made him estranged from his wife and children.
When James moved to another country, he slowly became estranged from his old friends.
Rachel's estranged husband made a surprise visit after years of separation.
Despite being best friends in high school, Lisa and Sarah are now estranged due to a misunderstanding.
John's estranged father reached out to him after decades of no contact.
Tom's addiction to drugs caused him to become estranged from his entire family.
Mary's decision to pursue her dreams abroad caused her to become estranged from her parents.

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