severed
ˈsɛvərd
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Definition of severed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
relationshipended or broken apart suddenly
  • Their relationship was severed after the argument.
disconnected terminated
2.
separationcut off from the main body
  • The severed limb was quickly retrieved for medical attention.
detached disconnected
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Origin of severed

Latin, separare (to separate)

Terms with severed included in their meaning

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damage
cut or severed
medical
surgically reattach a severed body part
division
partially severed or divided

Examples of severed in a sentence

  • The severed bond left them both heartbroken.
  • The severed cable caused a power outage.
  • He found a severed branch on the ground.

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  1. French:rompu, sectionné, ...
  2. German:zerbrochen, abgetrennt, ...
  3. Italian:interrotto, amputato, ...
  4. Spanish:rota, amputado, ...
  5. Portuguese:rompido, amputado, ...
  6. Chinese:断绝的, 切断的, ...
  7. Japanese:断絶した, 切断された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَقطوع, مَقْطوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּתָק, כָּרוּת, ...
  10. Russian:разорванный, отрезанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розірваний, відрізаний, ...
  12. Hindi:टूटा हुआ, कटा हुआ, ...
sever
ˈsɛvər

Definition of sever - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
cuttingcut something completely off or through
  • He severed the rope with a sharp knife.
cut off detach
2.
relationshipend a relationship or connection suddenly
  • They decided to sever all ties with the organization.
cut off disconnect terminate
3.
legalTECH.disconnect or terminate legallyTECH.
  • The contract was severed by mutual agreement.
annul dissolve terminate
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Expressions with sever

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end a relationship or connection
She decided to sever ties with her old friends.
end all connections or relationships completely
She decided to sever all ties with her former employer.
end every relationship or way of communicating with someone
She decided to sever all connections with her old friends.
end relationships or links between people, groups, or things
He decided to sever connections with his old friends.

Origin of sever

Latin, separare (to separate)

Examples of sever in a sentence

  • They decided to sever ties with the old supplier.
  • She had to sever her friendship with him.
  • He chose to sever his business connections.
  • They decided to sever their business ties.
  • The judge ordered to sever the legal proceedings.

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  1. French:couper, rompre, ...
  2. German:durchtrennen, abbrechen, ...
  3. Italian:tagliare, interrompere, ...
  4. Spanish:cortar, romper, ...
  5. Portuguese:cortar, romper, ...
  6. Chinese:割断, 断绝, ...
  7. Japanese:切断する, 断つ, ...
  8. Arabic:قَطَعَ, فَصَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִכְרוֹת, לִגְדּוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:перерезать, разрывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відрізати, розривати, ...
  12. Hindi:काट देना, संबंध तोड़ना, ...

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