severing
/ˈsɛvərɪŋ/
noun
- The act of cutting something off or separating it completely.
- The surgeon performed a careful severing of the damaged tissue.
- The severing of diplomatic relations between the two countries was a serious step.
- The severing of the rope took only a few seconds.
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adjective
- That cuts off or separates something.
- A severing wind tore through the forest, snapping branches.
- The severing blade was extremely sharp.
- The severing blow ended the fight instantly.