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dissever

1 of 1verb
/dɪˈsɛvər/
Forms:dissevers,dissevering,dissevered,dissevered
1

to divide something into distinct parts

  • The historical event served as a catalyst to dissever the nation, leading to the partition and the formation of separate countries.
  • A sharp disagreement over financial matters could dissever the partnership and lead to a business dissolution.
  • The conflict threatened to dissever the once-united community into factions and irreparable divisions.
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