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Definition of severe - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
intensityvery bad or intense in degree
- The storm caused severe damage to the town.
2.
disciplinestrict or harsh in treatment
- The teacher was known for her severe rules.
3.
difficultyhard to endure or accomplish
- Climbing the mountain was a severe challenge.
4.
appearanceUK plain and without decorationUK
- The room had a severe design with no ornaments.
Expressions with severe
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deliver a powerful hit or strike
The boxer dealt a severe blow to his opponent's jaw.
dangerous weather conditions strong enough to threaten safety or cause damage
The forecast warns of severe weather across the region tonight.
very hard hit or event causing great harm or sadness
Losing his job was a severe blow to his confidence.
difficult challenge or trial
The marathon was a severe test of endurance.
coronavirus-induced pneumonia with severe symptoms
Doctors treated patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome.
genetic disorder causing weak immune system from birth
Severe combined immunodeficiency requires early diagnosis and treatment.
serious medical condition where the kidneys work much worse than normal
Dosage must be reduced in patients with severe renal impairment.
Origin of severe
Latin, severus (stern)
Terms with severe included in their meaning
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impact
most harmful or severe
severity
to a great or severe degree
touch
soft and mild rather than hard or severe
harsh conditions
severe or harsh in effect
weather
severe tropical cyclone with strong winds and rain
medical
not life-threatening or severe
severity
more severe or serious
severity
in a more severe or serious manner
medical
severe case of the common cold
weather
severe weather events causing disruptions
weather
severe snowstorm with strong winds
strong medicine
prescription liquid for treating severe coughs
lessen severity
become less severe or intense
intensity
least severe or intense
unfair behavior
unfair or severe way of dealing with a person or group
amount
severe or intense in degree
weather
harsh or severe in nature
criticism
make less severe or harsh
intensity
extremely severe or intense
harsh severity
used to describe something that is very harsh and severe
situation
most severe period of a situation
weather
severe weather conditions
intensity
more intense or severe
suffering
severe lack of food causing suffering
Examples of severe in a sentence
Severe weather warnings were issued for the area. His severe punishment left a lasting impression on the students. The severe measures were necessary to maintain order. The severe weather conditions halted the expedition. His severe criticism made her reconsider her approach. The building's severe facade had no decorative trim.
She chose a severe black dress for the ceremony.
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- French:sévère, rigoureux, ...
- German:schwer, streng, ...
- Italian:grave, difficile, ...
- Spanish:severo, estricto, ...
- Portuguese:severo, rigoroso, ...
- Chinese:严重的, 严厉, ...
- Japanese:甚大な, 厳しい, ...
- Arabic:شَدِيد, صَارِم, ...
- Hebrew:חָמוּר, נוּקְשֶׁה, ...
- Russian:серьезный, суровый, ...
- Ukrainian:сильний, суворий, ...
- Hindi:गंभीर, कठोर, ...
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