
Sever
Physical Separation
Use 'sever' to describe physically cutting off parts like limbs, connections, or materials.

The accident severed the power lines.
Irreversible Action
'Sever' often implies that the separation is permanent and cannot be easily repaired.

The sculpture fell and sever the arm from the statue.
Suddenness
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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BisectBreakCutDisconnectDivideHalvePartSeparateSplit
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