sever relation
Frequency: 7.09.0 per million words
To formally end relations, especially between countries or organizations.
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- The two nations decided to sever diplomatic relations after the incident.
- Our company had to sever all business relations with the problematic supplier.
- If negotiations fail, the government might sever economic relations with the neighboring state.
- Having been betrayed, she chose to sever all relations with her former friend.
- Severing relations can have profound long-term consequences for all parties involved.
- The international community urged them not to sever humanitarian relations despite political differences.
- Historically, many empires have severed relations with rebellious territories.
- They are considering whether to sever official relations or seek a peaceful resolution.
- A sudden decision to sever trade relations caused market instability.
- It is often difficult to fully sever relations once they have been established for decades.