Sever and Slash

Sever

Sever verb - To set or force apart.

Slash is a synonym for sever in cut topic. In some cases you can use "Slash" instead a verb "Sever".

Nearby Words: severity, severance, severing

Slash

Slash verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
Usage example: the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed

Sever is a synonym for slash in cut topic. Sometimes you can use "Sever" instead a verb "Slash".

Nearby Words: slashed, slashing

Common collocations

way sever way slash way
artery sever artery slash artery
rope sever rope slash rope
organs sever organs slash organs
Other words: legs.
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