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Definition of severing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cuttingact of cutting something completely off
- The severing of the rope was sudden.
2.
relationshipprocess of ending a relationship or connection
- The severing of ties was unexpected.
Adjective
1.
separationcausing separation or division
- The severing winds cut through the valley.
2.
actioncapable of cutting or dividing
- The severing tool was sharp and precise.
Origin of severing
Latin, severus (stern, strict)
Terms with severing included in their meaning
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severing
sever with an axe or similar tool
severing
sever or split something open
Scientology practice
severing ties with antagonistic people in Scientology
capital punishment
execute by severing the head with a falling blade
neurosurgery
psychosurgery severing amygdaloid fibers for behavior control
medical
surgical procedure severing corpus callosum to control seizures
neuroscience
brain surgery severing corpus callosum to study hemispheres
Examples of severing in a sentence
He regretted the severing of ties with his friend. The severing of diplomatic relations was inevitable. He struggled with the severing of old friendships. The severing ties between the nations led to conflict. Severing actions by the leader caused unrest in the group. The severing blade cut through the rope easily.
A severing knife is essential for this task.
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- French:sectionnement, coupant, ...
- German:Abtrennung, trennend, ...
- Italian:taglio, separante, ...
- Spanish:corte, cortante, ...
- Portuguese:corte, separador, ...
- Chinese:截断, 分裂的, ...
- Japanese:切断, 切り裂くような, ...
- Arabic:قطع, قاطِع, ...
- Hebrew:כְּרִיתָה, מְנַתֵּק, ...
- Russian:разрыв, разрывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:відрізання, роздільний, ...
- Hindi:काटना, विभाजनकारी, ...
Definition of sever - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cuttingcut something completely off or through
- He severed the rope with a sharp knife.
2.
relationshipend a relationship or connection suddenly
- They decided to sever all ties with the organization.
3.
legalTECH. disconnect or terminate legallyTECH.
- The contract was severed by mutual agreement.
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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- French:couper, rompre, ...
- German:durchtrennen, abbrechen, ...
- Italian:tagliare, interrompere, ...
- Spanish:cortar, romper, ...
- Portuguese:cortar, romper, ...
- Chinese:割断, 断绝, ...
- Japanese:切断する, 断つ, ...
- Arabic:قَطَعَ, فَصَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִכְרוֹת, לִגְדּוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:перерезать, разрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:відрізати, розривати, ...
- Hindi:काट देना, संबंध तोड़ना, ...
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