Definition

A person who causes someone to feel isolated or estranged from a group or situation.

Example

The alienator created a rift between the friends, causing them to drift apart.

Conversation

I was talking to Jamie, and he really seems like an alienator in our group.

Yeah, I noticed that too; he often makes people feel excluded.

It's frustrating because we should all get along better.

I agree, maybe we should talk to him about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alienator → It is formed from "alien" (from Latin "alienus", meaning belonging to another) and "-ator" (a suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specific action). The word "alienator" refers to a person who causes someone to become estranged or to belong to another group.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes another person feel like they belong to 'another' ('alien') group — that's what an alienator does.

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