severes

the surgeon severes the nerve to relieve chronic pain.

the storm severes power lines across the county.

the accident severes the cable, halting the elevator mid-shaft.

the blast severes the main pipeline and triggers an evacuation.

with one swing, the axe severes the branch from the trunk.

a single email severes ties between the partners.

the coup severes diplomatic relations overnight.

when the bridge collapses, it severes the only road to the village.

the new policy severes access to the database for contractors.

a corruption scandal severes the minister’s link to his former allies.

the attorney severes the agreement after repeated breaches.

during the blackout, the city severes nonessential circuits to protect hospitals.