estranging Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: EH0 S T R EY1 N JH IH0 NG
What Does Estranging Mean?
Estranging is a verb that means present participle and gerund of estrange. As an adjective, it means That estranges; alienating, disorienting.
Estranging: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | disorienting, alienate and antagonize |
| Comparative / superlative | more estranging, most estranging |
Estranging Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of estrange
Estranging as an Adjective
- That estranges; alienating, disorienting.
Verb
- To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged).
- To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.
Synonyms of Estranging
Estranging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Estranging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Estranging in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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estranging (comparative more estranging, superlative most estranging)
Quick Answers About Estranging
Is estranging a verb or an adjective?
Estranging is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for estranging?
Close synonyms of estranging are disorienting, alienate and antagonize. See the full list of estranging synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of estranging?
The comparative form is more estranging and the superlative form is most estranging.