sev·er 
/ˈsɛvɚ/ verb
sev·ers; sev·ered; sev·er·ing /ˈsɛvɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cut off (something) : to remove or separate (something) by cutting
▪ He severed the lowest tree limbs. ▪ His finger was severed in the accident. ▪ a severed head/hand 2 : to end (a relationship, connection, etc.) completely
▪ When she went off to college, she severed [=cut off] (all) ties with her high school friends. ▪ Activists are asking the government to sever all diplomatic relations with the country.
▪ He severed the lowest tree limbs. ▪ His finger was severed in the accident. ▪ a severed head/hand
▪ When she went off to college, she severed [=cut off] (all) ties with her high school friends. ▪ Activists are asking the government to sever all diplomatic relations with the country.
