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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.
To control the spread of the fire, they decided to sever the gas line.
02
to end a connection or relationship completely
Transitive: to sever a relationship
Examples
The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers.
After the disagreement, she chose to sever all communication with her former colleague.
Lexical Tree
dissever
severable
severance
sever
