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severe
adjective(se-vere)
unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
Synonyms: spartan,
Examples:
A parent severe to the pitch of hostility.
A hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien.
severe
adjective(se-vere)
severely simple
Synonyms: austere, stark, stern,
severe
adjective(se-vere)
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
Synonyms: terrible, wicked,
Examples:
Severe pain.
A severe case of flu.
severe
adjective(se-vere)
very strong or vigorous
Synonyms: hard, knockout,
Examples:
A severe blow.
severe
adjective(se-vere)
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Synonyms: dangerous, grave, grievous, life-threatening, serious,
Examples:
A severe case of pneumonia.
severe
adjective(se-vere)
very bad in degree or extent
Examples:
A severe worldwide depression.
The house suffered severe damage.

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