sever

Verb

Meaning

To separate, as one from another; to cut off from something; to divide; to part in any way, especially by violence, as by cutting, rending, etc.; as, to sever the head from the body.

To cut or break open or apart; to divide into parts; to cut through; to disjoin; as, to sever the arm or leg.

To keep distinct or apart; to except; to exempt.

To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate; as, to sever an estate in joint tenancy.

To suffer disjunction; to be parted, or rent asunder; to be separated; to part; to separate.

To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Antonyms

hatter attache group team book annex
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Hypernyms

separate cut divide part disunite

Phrases with the word

sever connections sever relations to sever sever contact with sever the connections sever something from something

Derivatives

severed severing

Anagrams

serve verse Evers Veres

Examples

sever a relationship Source: Internet

His head was severed from his body Source: Internet

The soul discerped from the body Source: Internet

Although it did not sever ties with the PRC, expressing the intention to continue relations, Beijing suspended ties on 29 November after failed attempts to lobby President Anote Tong to change his mind. Source: Internet

All six councillors in Fermoy in southern County Cork voted to sever the town’s 14-year relationship with the eastern Polish town, which had included exchange visits and cultural events, said Noel McCarthy, the councillor who proposed the vote. Source: Internet

Alma receives direction from the Lord on the matter and is told that excommunicating those who won't repent is the most sever punishment the church can bestow. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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