severe

phonetic symbol: / səvɪ́r / 

severe - English Dictionary

[ adjective satellite ]
■ causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
e.g.)
・a severe case of pneumonia
dangerous , grave , grievous , life-threatening , serious

[ adjective satellite ]
■ very bad in degree or extent
e.g.)
・a severe worldwide depression
・the house suffered severe damage

[ adjective satellite ]
■ unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
e.g.)
・a parent severe to the pitch of hostility
・a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
spartan

[ adjective satellite ]
■ intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
e.g.)
・severe pain
・a severe case of flu
terrible , wicked

[ adjective satellite ]
■ severely simple
austere , stark , stern

[ adjective satellite ]
■ very strong or vigorous
e.g.)
・a severe blow
hard , knockout

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