26984 words

sever

4 definitions • 10 examples
1
to break or separate, especially by cutting:

Examples:

The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.
Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.
Electricity cables have been severed by the storm.
2
to end a connection with someone or something:
3
to separate or break something, esp. by cutting:

Examples:

He severed a finger in the accident.
The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.
4
to end a connection with someone or something:

Examples:

sever ties/links/relations with sb/sth
The decision to sever the contract appeared to be mutual.

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