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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The company expects to record pre-tax restructuring and charges of up to $90 million tied to the cuts, primarily in severance and related costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some workers who get severance packages may also not be eligible immediately.

From MarketWatch

The surrogacy trade deliberately inflicts a severance wound on the baby and places it in the care of the adults who commissioned its trauma.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new charges include the separation of the Curry Brand, further contract terminations and additional employee severance and benefits costs, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If you want to leave service in the near future, please do not hesitate to do so, with NO payment or severance of any kind.”

From The Wall Street Journal

severance

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