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to sever
01
to separate something from a whole
Transitive: to sever sth
Examples
The surgeon needed to sever the damaged tissue to facilitate healing.
02
to end a connection or relationship completely
Transitive: to sever a relationship
Examples
The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers.
Lexical Tree
dissever
severable
severance
sever
