Abalienating

/æbˈeɪliəneɪtɪŋ/ adjective, verb

Definition

In the process of transferring ownership or causing estrangement from something formerly possessed.

Etymology

Present participle of 'abalienate,' showing ongoing action. Uses the '-ing' suffix to indicate continuous transfer or separation.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form captures the act in motion—like watching someone hand over their most precious possession, property by property, day by day.

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