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Variant of estrange

estrange definition

es·trange (e strānj′, i-)

transitive verb estranged -·tranged′, estranging -·trang′·ing

  1. to remove, as from usual surroundings or associates; keep apart or away
  2. to turn (a person) from an affectionate or friendly attitude to an indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile one; alienate the affections of

Etymology: OFr estranger, to remove < ML extraneare, to treat as a stranger < L extraneus, strange

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