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severe s. [
hard, knockout] very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow"
. wn #2
severe s. [
spartan] unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Wells; "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"; "a strict disciplinarian"; "a Spartan upbringing"
. wn #3
severe s. [
dangerous, grave, grievous, serious, life-threatening] causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
. wn #4
severe s. very bad in degree or extent; "a severe worldwide depression"; "the house suffered severe damage"
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