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(satellite adjective) very bad in degree or extent; "a severe worldwide depression"; "the house suffered severe damage" |
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(satellite adjective) 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" |
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Synonyms: spartan, strict |
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(satellite adjective) intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough" |
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Synonyms: terrible, wicked |
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(satellite adjective) severely simple; "a stark interior" |
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Synonyms: austere, stark |
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(satellite adjective) very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow" |
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Synonyms: hard, knockout |
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(satellite adjective) 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" |
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Synonyms: dangerous, grave, grievous, serious |
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