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Severed

To cut free.

📖 Definitions of "Severed"

verb
  1. 1

    To cut free.

    "After he graduated, he severed all links to his family."

  2. 2

    To suffer disjunction; to be parted or separated.

  3. 3

    To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.

  4. 4

    To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate.

    "to sever an estate in joint tenancy"

adjective
  1. 1

    Separated, cut off or broken apart

    "a severed limb"

🔄 Synonyms of "Severed"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
cutverb(chiefly transitive) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
cut offverbTo stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Severed"

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WordDefinition
cut offverbTo stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water.
cutverb(chiefly transitive) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
shatteredPhysically broken into pieces.
brokennounFragmented; in separate pieces.
blockedObstructed, so that through movement or flow is prevented or impeded.
removalnounThe process of removing or the fact of being removed.
decreaseverb(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.
rupturedHaving a rupture; broken, leaking.
destroyedDamaged beyond repair; ruined; wrecked; obliterated.
terminatedHaving been the subject of termination; ended or destroyed.
amputatedHaving been removed or cut off.
beheadedHaving had one's head cut off.
suspendedverbCaused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
damagedThat has suffered damage.
discontinued(Of a product) Permanently no longer available for sale
removedSeparated in time, space, or degree.
disruptedSubject to disruption.
drawdownnounThe act of reduction or depletion (including through withdrawal or utilization).
adjourned(of a meeting, event or trial) Having been adjourned; suspended or paused.
clippedHaving an end cut off; trimmed or cut back.

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