A verb that means to separate something or someone from another thing or person. In another context, alienate might also mean handing over an asset or property to a new owner who might have bought it.

If you like such insider-y spoofs as “Entourage,” “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Barton Fink,” you’re going to get a wicked kick out of “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.” Directed by Robert B.

Managers typically want the best for employees, just as they want the best for their companies. However, even when they have the best intentions, managers sometimes end up unintentionally alienating ...