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severe

/ severe /
adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
very bad in degree or extent
"a severe worldwide depression"
"the house suffered severe damage"
Similar:
bad
adjective satellite Sense 2
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"
Similar:
nonindulgent
adjective satellite Sense 3
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"
Similar:
intense
adjective satellite Sense 4
severely simple
"a stark interior"
Similar:
plain
adjective satellite Sense 5
very strong or vigorous
"strong winds"
"a hard left to the chin"
"a knockout punch"
"a severe blow"
Similar:
strong
adjective satellite Sense 6
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"
Similar:
critical
Semantic Complexity
61%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
6
Total Relationships
6
Times Searched
3
Relationship Distribution

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bad nonindulgent intense plain strong critical