sever ties with

sever ties with someone

Fig. to end a relationship or agreement suddenly or completely. The company severed its ties with the dishonest employee. John has severed all ties with his parents.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Amanda	ə-MAN-də (English), ah-MAHN-dah (Spanish, Italian, German)	English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Late Roman
Gnaeus	GNIE-uws (Ancient Roman), NIE-əs (English)	Ancient Roman
Mina	['mi:nə]
Bernadette	ber-na-DET (French)	French, English
Herminius	-	Ancient Roman
Baruch	bə-ROOK (English), BER-ook (English), BAR-ook (English), BAHR-ook (English)	Biblical, Hebrew