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severe

/səˈvɪɹ/ · 6 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

    severe pain

  2. adjective

    very strong or vigorous

    strong winds

  3. adjective

    severely simple

    a stark interior

  4. adjective

    unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment;, H.G.Wells

    a parent severe to the pitch of hostility

  5. adjective

    causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

    a dangerous operation

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