alienation alienation /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/

noun

1. () The feeling of being alienated from other people  ( disaffection , estrangement , alienation )
   the feeling of being alienated from other people
     Moving to a new city can sometimes lead to feelings of alienation and loneliness.
   Moving to a new city can sometimes lead to feelings of alienation and loneliness.
   
2. The action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly  ( alienation )
   the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly
    His behavior alienated the other students
   his behavior alienated the other students
   
3. (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another  ( alienation )
   (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
   the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership
   
4. Separation resulting from hostility  ( alienation , estrangement )
   separation resulting from hostility