alienating

a-li-en-at-ing

verb (present participle)

Making someone feel isolated, estranged, or hostile towards you.

"His arrogance is alienating former friends."

verb (present participle)

Transferring ownership or rights of property to another party.

"The will prevents alienating the family home."

adjective

Causing feelings of isolation, hostility, or estrangement in others.

"The new policy was alienating to many staff."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: antagonistic