sever

[US]/ˈsevə(r)/
[UK]/ˈsevər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cut off; disconnect
vi. be broken or split

Phrases & Collocations

sever ties

sever connection

sever relationship

sever communication

Example Sentences

the head was severed from the body.

rejoin the severed finger

sever connections with sb.

The church severed into two factions.

We have severed diplomatic relations with that country.

notice is sufficient to sever the joint tenancy.

establish (resume, sever) diplomatic relations

sever diplomatic relations with

Mis understandings severed the two friends.

The rope severed under the strain.

The doctor said I'd severed a vessel in my leg.

the blow almost severed his head from his body.

She wanted to sever all her connections with the firm.

The United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.

Results Polymeric micelles could solubilize drugs, sever as drug carriers in gene therapy.

She instead scarred her with her blade, and severed the Rhen-Orm biocomputer antenna.

Real-world Examples

They do not want that relationship to be severed.

Source: Wall Street Journal

What if we didn't sever anger from femininity?

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) January 2019 Collection

His leg had been severed in an airstrike.

Source: Time

It was an easy shot now and he felt the cartilage sever.

Source: The Old Man and the Sea

Start a new life, sever the tie for good.

Source: Deadly Women

So, severing their abductor muscle is almost like, severing you spine. Yikes!

Source: Scientific Insights Bilingual Edition

Ae Fond kiss and then we sever; Ae fareweel, and then forever!

Source: Appreciation of English Poetry

The Bajau, who live on houseboats, have almost completely severed their ties with the land.

Source: Human Planet

This doesn't make sense. I would know if I severed a nerve.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Ae fond kiss, and then we sever; Ae fareweel, alas, forever!

Source: Appreciation of English Poetry

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