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.
See also: tie

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fedelma-Irish
Pate-Medieval English
Eulaliayoo-LAY-lee-ə (English)Spanish, Italian, English, Ancient Greek
EvieEE-vee, EV-eeEnglish
Kannan-Tamil
Nkechi-Western African, Igbo