sever

Definition

To cut free.

Etymology

From Middle English severen, from Old French sevrer, from Latin separāre (“to separate”), from se- (“apart”) + parāre (“provide, arrange”). Doublet of separate, from the past participle of that Latin verb.

Example Sentences

• "After he graduated, he severed all links to his family."
• "to sever the head from the body"
• "The angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just."

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