verb [VN] (formal)
1 ~ sth (from sth) to cut sth into two pieces; to cut sth off sth:
to sever a rope * a severed artery * His hand was severed from his arm.
2 to completely end a relationship or all communication with sb:
The two countries have severed all diplomatic links. * to sever relations / ties / connections * She has severed all contact with her family.
