estrange vs wean
wean vs estrangeestrange and wean both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrange | No | No | Yes | No |
| wean | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
wean is a hyponym of
estrange; that is, wean is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
estrange:
- estrange: arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
- wean: detach the affections of
Other hyponyms of estrange include
drift apart, drift away.
| estrange (verb) | wean (verb) |
|---|---|
| arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness | gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk |
| remove from customary environment or associations | detach the affections of |
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