Definitions

1. verb

to separate or come apart; to break or sever something

“The rope began to dissever under the weight of the heavy load.”

2. verb

to express or declare something in a public manner

“The politician’s speech was meant to dissever the truth about the company’s actions.”

3. noun

a person or thing that dissevers or separates

“The dissever was responsible for tearing the pages from the book.”