Severe Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Severe

Meaning 1 : unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment

    Example : a parent severe to the pitch of hostility,a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien

    Synonyms : spartan
Meaning 2 : severely simple

    Synonyms : austere,  stark,  stern
Meaning 3 : intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

    Example : severe pain,a severe case of flu

    Synonyms : terrible,  wicked
Meaning 4 : very strong or vigorous

    Example : a severe blow

    Synonyms : hard,  knockout
Meaning 5 : causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

    Example : a severe case of pneumonia

    Synonyms : dangerous,  grave,  grievous,  life-threatening,  serious
Meaning 6 : very bad in degree or extent

    Example : a severe worldwide depression,the house suffered severe damage


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