26984 words

severed

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
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.
3
to end a connection with someone or something:

Examples:

The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.

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