Definitions
adjective
unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
“a parent severe to the pitch of hostility”
adjective
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
“severe pain”
adjective
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
“a severe case of pneumonia”
adjective
very bad in degree or extent
“a severe worldwide depression”
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