Difference between Severance and Rift

What is the difference between Severance and Rift?

Severance as a noun is the act of severing or the state of being severed. while Rift as a noun is a chasm or fissure.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of severing or the state of being severed. A separation. A severance payment.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A chasm or fissure.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To form a rift.To belch.

Example sentence: The Syrian rebels, weakened by infighting, have also been victims of the growing rift between the U.S. and its closest Arab allies.

We hope you now know whether to use Severance or Rift in your sentence.