sever tie

Frequency: 7.510.2 per million words

To end a connection or relationship, often one that is personal or professional.

severVERB + NOUN

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tie

Examples (10)

  • They decided to sever all ties with the company.
  • It's sometimes necessary to sever personal ties for your own well-being.
  • The diplomat was ordered to sever diplomatic ties immediately.
  • After the argument, she chose to sever her ties with him.
  • The organization plans to sever its financial ties with the controversial group.
  • He found it difficult to sever the emotional ties that bound him to his past.
  • The government threatened to sever economic ties if negotiations failed.
  • To move forward, sometimes you must sever old ties and embrace new beginnings.
  • By severing all ties, they hoped to achieve complete independence.
  • Can you truly sever family ties without regret?