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sever relations

[ˈsɛvər rɪˈleɪʃənz]
verb phrase
romper relações
1. to end or break off diplomatic, business, or personal relationships with someone or a country
The two countries decided to sever relations after the diplomatic incident.
Os dois países decidiram romper relações após o incidente diplomático.
2. to formally discontinue all ties and communication with an individual or entity
She chose to sever relations with her family members.
Ela escolheu romper relações com seus familiares.
Synonyms
break off relationscut tiesend relationsterminate relationsbreak diplomatic ties
Antonyms
establish relationsforge tiesmaintain relationsstrengthen relations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
romper relações
most common usage
São Paulo
romper relações
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
romper relações
standard usage
Portugal
romper relações
formal diplomatic term

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut all ties
break it off
call it quits
part ways
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