sever
sever
(sevəʳ )Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense severs , present participle severing , past tense, past participle severed
1. verb
2. verb
If you sever a relationship or connection that you have with someone, you end it suddenly and completely.
[formal]She severed her ties with England. [VERB noun]
He was able to sever all emotional bonds to his family. [VERB noun]
