sever relations
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
to completely end a relationship, often suddenly
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- The two nations decided to sever diplomatic relations after the incident.
- She threatened to sever all relations with her family if they didn't support her decision.
- The company had to sever its business relations with the problematic supplier.
- After years of disputes, the friends chose to sever their long-standing relation.
- They were forced to sever their economic relations due to new sanctions.
- It's painful to sever personal relations, but sometimes it's necessary for peace of mind.
- The government announced its intent to sever all relations with the rogue state.
- His rash actions caused him to sever important professional relations.
- To avoid further conflict, they decided to sever all communication and relations.
- The sudden disagreement led them to sever their once close relations.