Sever
verb
To cut off completely, separating from the rest.
They had to sever the damaged part of the car.
Often appears as...
- sever ties
- sever connections
verb
To end a connection or relationship completely.
He decided to sever ties with his past friends.
Often appears as...
- sever ties
- sever all contact
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cut off completely, separating from the rest.
They had to sever the damaged part of the car.
Often appears as...
- sever ties
- sever connections
verb
To end a connection or relationship completely.
He decided to sever ties with his past friends.
Often appears as...
- sever ties
- sever all contact
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Separation
Use 'sever' to describe physically cutting off parts like limbs, connections, or materials.
The accident severed the power lines.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
'Sever' often implies that the separation is permanent and cannot be easily repaired.
The sculpture fell and sever the arm from the statue.
Pro Tip 3/3Suddenness
The action of severing is usually sudden and decisive, not gradual.
The tree branch was severed by a single strike of lightning.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Separation
Use 'sever' to describe physically cutting off parts like limbs, connections, or materials.
The accident severed the power lines.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
'Sever' often implies that the separation is permanent and cannot be easily repaired.
The sculpture fell and sever the arm from the statue.
Pro Tip 3/3Suddenness
The action of severing is usually sudden and decisive, not gradual.
The tree branch was severed by a single strike of lightning.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Separation
Use 'sever' to describe physically cutting off parts like limbs, connections, or materials.
The accident severed the power lines.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
'Sever' often implies that the separation is permanent and cannot be easily repaired.
The sculpture fell and sever the arm from the statue.
Pro Tip 3/3Suddenness
The action of severing is usually sudden and decisive, not gradual.
The tree branch was severed by a single strike of lightning.
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Governments don't...
A week later, they beheaded a young girl. They severed her head, put it on top of her computer with a similar note. And taking the digital counteroffensive because governments couldn't even understand what was going on or act, Anonymous, a group we might not associate as the most positive force in the world, took action,
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How sleep affects your...
between the prefrontal cortex, regulating that deep emotional brain center. But in those people who were sleep-deprived, that communication, that connection between the prefrontal cortex and that deep amygdala emotional brain center had essentially been severed. And as a consequence,
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History's deadliest king...
They also used this practice as punishment. If rubber quotas weren’t met, soldiers would sever people’s hands and bring them to their commanders instead of rubber. The regime dramatically upended daily life and agriculture, causing widespread starvation and disease.
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Could we treat spinal...
anesthetize it, expose its spinal cord and sever it in the thoracic region, rendering the animal a paraplegic. We would then implant an asparagus scaffold between the severed ends of the spinal cord to act as a bridge. Now this is crucially important.
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Border Cadavers PIPE...
head was caved in he been burned stabbed sawed he wasn't and shocked yeah they have they have homicide investigators who you know help kind of determine you know cause of death and they could tell that his fingers had been severed limbs
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The rise and fall of the...
The greatest trophy a Celtic warrior could possess was the severed head of a foe. They preserved these heads in jars of cedar oil and showed them to guests who visited their homes. Celtic warriors were so valued in the ancient world
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This is what democracy...
He has horns, tusks, crossed eyes, braided hair. He obviously spends a lot of time on that hair. Justice now lies helpless at his feet, shackled. Her scales have been severed. Justice is the key antagonist to the Tyrant,
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The power of women's...
So what if we didn't do that? What if we didn't sever anger from femininity? Because severing anger from femininity means we sever girls and women from the emotion that best protects us from injustice.
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These Adorable Baby...
although food is available all year round the urban monkeys life cycle is still timed so that babies are born in the season of Plenty while the baby seeks her nipple its mother severs the
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How a blind astronomer...
from participating in science, we'll sever our links with history and with society. I dream of a level scientific playing field, where people encourage respect and respect each other,
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Governments don't...
A week later, they beheaded a young girl. They severed her head, put it on top of her computer with a similar note. And taking the digital counteroffensive because governments couldn't even understand what was going on or act, Anonymous, a group we might not associate as the most positive force in the world, took action,
Video examples
How sleep affects your...
between the prefrontal cortex, regulating that deep emotional brain center. But in those people who were sleep-deprived, that communication, that connection between the prefrontal cortex and that deep amygdala emotional brain center had essentially been severed. And as a consequence,
Video examples
History's deadliest king...
They also used this practice as punishment. If rubber quotas weren’t met, soldiers would sever people’s hands and bring them to their commanders instead of rubber. The regime dramatically upended daily life and agriculture, causing widespread starvation and disease.
Video examples
Could we treat spinal...
anesthetize it, expose its spinal cord and sever it in the thoracic region, rendering the animal a paraplegic. We would then implant an asparagus scaffold between the severed ends of the spinal cord to act as a bridge. Now this is crucially important.
Video examples
Border Cadavers PIPE...
head was caved in he been burned stabbed sawed he wasn't and shocked yeah they have they have homicide investigators who you know help kind of determine you know cause of death and they could tell that his fingers had been severed limbs
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
The greatest trophy a Celtic warrior could possess was the severed head of a foe. They preserved these heads in jars of cedar oil and showed them to guests who visited their homes. Celtic warriors were so valued in the ancient world
Video examples
This is what democracy...
He has horns, tusks, crossed eyes, braided hair. He obviously spends a lot of time on that hair. Justice now lies helpless at his feet, shackled. Her scales have been severed. Justice is the key antagonist to the Tyrant,
Video examples
The power of women's...
So what if we didn't do that? What if we didn't sever anger from femininity? Because severing anger from femininity means we sever girls and women from the emotion that best protects us from injustice.
Video examples
These Adorable Baby...
although food is available all year round the urban monkeys life cycle is still timed so that babies are born in the season of Plenty while the baby seeks her nipple its mother severs the
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How a blind astronomer...
from participating in science, we'll sever our links with history and with society. I dream of a level scientific playing field, where people encourage respect and respect each other,
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Bethany Hamilton
American Athlete
It was Jesus who gave me peace when the shark severed my arm. I trust in Jesus whenever I'm going through a hard time. I see all the beautiful things that have come out of my situation. I'm able to share my story with young girls who have few role models, and I can help others cope with what they have been through.
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Lili Reinhart
American Actress
I think people who are destined to be friends, that are best friends, that genuinely, truly are invested in each other as human beings - a fight won't separate you forever. I've definitely had fights with my best friend, but it has never made us sever ties.
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Johnny Vegas
British Comedian
You get people who come to London, sever links with where they come from, and then when they need people, there's nobody there. To feel like you can't go back home would be a horribly sad place to be, as is mistaking fame for genuine love and affection.
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Park Geun-hye
South Korean Politician
We need fundamental change. In the past, national development led to people's happiness but now the link between national growth and improvement in people's lives has been severed.
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James G. Frazer
Scottish Scientist
The second principle of magic: things which have once been in contact with each other continue to act on each other at a distance after the physical contact has been severed.
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Jack Kingston
American Politician
Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
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Manju Warrier
Indian Actress
After my 10th standard, my life took me into the world of cinema, but I never severed my ties with my love for reading.
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Quentin Tarantino
American Director
As a viewer, the minute I start getting confused, I check out of the movie. Emotionally, I'm severed.
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John McAfee
American Businessman
My fragile connection with the world of polite society has, without a doubt, been severed.
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Mitch Hedberg
American Comedian
A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer.
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Bethany Hamilton
American Athlete
It was Jesus who gave me peace when the shark severed my arm. I trust in Jesus whenever I'm going through a hard time. I see all the beautiful things that have come out of my situation. I'm able to share my story with young girls who have few role models, and I can help others cope with what they have been through.
Quote examples
Lili Reinhart
American Actress
I think people who are destined to be friends, that are best friends, that genuinely, truly are invested in each other as human beings - a fight won't separate you forever. I've definitely had fights with my best friend, but it has never made us sever ties.
Quote examples
Johnny Vegas
British Comedian
You get people who come to London, sever links with where they come from, and then when they need people, there's nobody there. To feel like you can't go back home would be a horribly sad place to be, as is mistaking fame for genuine love and affection.
Quote examples
Park Geun-hye
South Korean Politician
We need fundamental change. In the past, national development led to people's happiness but now the link between national growth and improvement in people's lives has been severed.
Quote examples
James G. Frazer
Scottish Scientist
The second principle of magic: things which have once been in contact with each other continue to act on each other at a distance after the physical contact has been severed.
Quote examples
Jack Kingston
American Politician
Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
Quote examples
Manju Warrier
Indian Actress
After my 10th standard, my life took me into the world of cinema, but I never severed my ties with my love for reading.
Quote examples
Quentin Tarantino
American Director
As a viewer, the minute I start getting confused, I check out of the movie. Emotionally, I'm severed.
Quote examples
John McAfee
American Businessman
My fragile connection with the world of polite society has, without a doubt, been severed.
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Mitch Hedberg
American Comedian
A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer.
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