In a political argument, resorting to name calling only alienates your opponent.
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In my parenting class, we learned that disciplining through fear alienates your children.
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The chief or recognized head of the clan or section alone can properly dispose of it or assign its use for a time to an outsider; and even he is expected to obtain the consent of the heads of families before he alienates the property.
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When an unexpected event at Bella's birthday party alienates the Cullens from her, Bella turns to her best friend Jacob Black to relieve her depression.