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alienator


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who alienates or estranges someone from their family, friends, or social circle.

    - "She was an alienator, always creating discord between her husband and his family."
    - "The alienator in this situation was the ex-wife, who refused to allow her former husband to see their children."

Rhymes
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alienate , estranged , rearranged , engaged
Variants
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alienate , alienated , alienates , alienating , alienator , alienators
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'alienare' meaning 'to sell or transfer to another'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'alienator' is often used in legal contexts, particularly in cases of child custody disputes.

  2. The term 'alienator' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that creates a sense of isolation or disconnection.


Related Concepts
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  1. estrangement: The state of being estranged or alienated from someone or something, often due to a lack of communication or emotional distance.

  2. alienation: The feeling of being isolated or disconnected from others, often due to social or psychological factors.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'alienator' has been used to describe a character who deliberately creates a rift between people or groups. In psychology, it refers to a parent who deliberately turns a child against the other parent.

How to Memorize "alienator"

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    - Visualize a person deliberately creating a rift between two people or groups.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'alienator' with the idea of creating discord or estrangement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Alienator: A person who creates a rift' to remember the definition.


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