Word Meaning

sever definition and meaning

v. t. To separate, as one from another; to cut off from something; to divide; to part in any way, especially by violence, as by cutting, rending, etc.; as, to sever the head from the body.
v. t. To cut or break open or apart; to divide into parts; to cut through; to disjoin; as, to sever the arm or leg.
v. t. To keep distinct or apart; to except; to exempt.
v. t. To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate; as, to sever an estate in joint tenancy.
v. i. To suffer disjunction; to be parted, or rent asunder; to be separated; to part; to separate.
v. i. To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.

Crossword clues for sever

- Cut
- Cut off
- Cut or cleave
- Detach
- Disconnect
- guillotine
- Put apart