severing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛvər/

Definition

To cut off or divide something, especially a legal case or a connection.

Examples

• The surgeon had to sever the damaged artery to stop the bleeding.

• They decided to sever ties with the company after the scandal.

• The court may sever the lawsuit if it becomes too complicated to handle as one.

How to Use severing

sever ties (collocation)

To end a relationship or connection with someone or something. — "The company had to sever ties with its unreliable supplier."

sever connection (collocation)

To break or cut off a link or association. — "The faulty wiring caused the electricity provider to sever the connection."

sever a relationship (collocation)

To end a personal or professional relationship. — "She chose to sever the relationship after discovering his lies."

sever something from something (prepositional phrase)

To physically cut or separate one thing from another. — "The surgeon carefully severed the tumor from the healthy tissue."

Synonyms of severing

Words with a similar meaning to severing:

• cut
• divide
• separate
• discontinue

Antonyms of severing

Words with the opposite meaning to severing:

• join
• unite

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