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sever
sever /ˈsev.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for sever
1 F0 to break or separate, especially by cutting: » 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Cutting off and disconnecting2 F0 to end a connection with someone or something: » The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.» The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners.Thesaurus+: ↑Cutting off and disconnecting |