Definitions

severance

[sev-er-uhns, sev-ruhns] / ˈsɛv ər əns, ˈsɛv rəns /

NOUN

division

Synonyms

STRONG

analysis apportionment autopsy bisection breaking carving demarcation detachment diagnosis disjunction disjuncture dismemberment dissolution distribution disunion divorce divorcement parceling parting partition reduction rupture segmentation selection separation split subdivision vivisection

WEAK

breaking down breaking up contrasting cutting up departmentalizing detaching disparting disseverance disseverment distinguishing disuniting dividing rending separating splitting up

Antonyms

STRONG

attachment closing closure combination connection juncture marriage union

Example Sentences

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She is requesting that the arbitration order be lifted, the arbitration process halted and her severance agreement voided, and asks for compensatory damages to cover lost book sales and speaking fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The laid off employees have been provided with severance packages and are encouraged to apply for other open roles with Rivian, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Robinhood cited record June trading volumes as it announced $20 million in severance costs for the second quarter 2026 restructuring.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The company expects restructuring charges of about $20 million related to employee severance and benefits, as well as charges of about $8 million for share-based compensation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Discharged with or without honor, fired with or without severance, dispossessed with or without notice, they hung around for a while and then could not imagine themselves anywhere else.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

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