
Severance
Negative Tone
Severance often implies a sudden or painful ending.
The severance of our partnership was unexpected.
Emotional Impact
Using 'severance' can suggest a deep emotional impact from the ending.
The severance from her family was heart-wrenching.
Formal Context
Severance is formal, often used in official or serious contexts.
The treaty's severance led to political turmoil.
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BreakDetachDisconnectionDivisionDivorcePartSeparateSplit
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