1. The action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly
   "His constant criticism led to the alienation of his colleagues"
    
2. The feeling of being alienated from other people
   "His alienation from society grew as he spent more time alone";
   - disaffection, estrangement
    
3. Separation resulting from hostility
   "The alienation between the two friends grew over time";
   - estrangement
    
4. (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another
   "the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership"

Derived forms: alienations

Type of: action, dislike, isolation, transfer, transference

Encyclopedia: Alienation