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[()·がい()]
sogai
noun, suru verb

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[()·がい()]
sogai

English Meaning(s) for 疎外

noun, suru verb
  1. estrangement; neglect; alienation
  2. casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder

Definition and Synonyms for 疎外

Alien arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
Synonyms: 疎む, 疎んじる, 疎外
Disaffection the feeling of being alienated from other people
Synonyms: 疎外, 疎隔, 離反
Estrangement separation resulting from hostility
Synonyms: 疎外, 疎隔, 離反

Meanings for each kanji in 疎外

» alienate; rough; neglect; shun; sparse
» outside

Categories 疎外 is a member of

Modify cause to change
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Dislike a feeling of aversion or antipathy
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Isolation a state of separation between persons or groups
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 疎外

Sample Sentences for 疎外

He felt alienated from society.
While the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress.

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