estranged

== English == === Adjective === estranged (comparative more estranged, superlative most estranged) Having become a stranger, of one who formerly was close, as a relative, friend, lover, or spouse. Synonym: alienated Coordinate term: separated === Verb === estranged simple past and past participle of estrange ==== Usage notes ==== This is a relatively formal term. For informal situations, a more colloquial alternative is to not talk, as in I don’t talk to my mother. A semi-formal alternative is not on speaking terms. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === dangerest