Synonym: austere, harsh, rough, stern, strict, stringent. Antonym: lenient. Similar words: severely, several, seventh, ever, never, every, fever, over there. Meaning: [sɪ'vɪr /-'vɪə] 
adj. 1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality 2. very strong or vigorous 3. severely simple 4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment 5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 6. very bad in degree or extent.
adj. 1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality 2. very strong or vigorous 3. severely simple 4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment 5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 6. very bad in degree or extent. 
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61. My son's contracted a severe fever.
62. The hurricane inflicted severe damage on the island.
63. Moving house put a severe strain on our finances.
64. The company is suffering a severe crisis of confidence.
65. Competition for the job is very severe.
66. Many of the refugees are suffering from severe malnutrition.
67. The headteacher spoke in a severe voice.
68. He received a severe blow on/to the head.
69. Dan's been complaining of severe headaches.
70. Drug smugglers can expect severe penalties.
71. They predicted a severe economic downturn.
72. He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.
73. She was a severe woman who seldom smiled.
74. Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region.
75. The severe cold froze the pond.
76. The country is beset by severe economic problems.
77. Several of the victims suffered severe stab wounds.
78. The problems were compounded by severe food shortages.
79. They suffered a severe reduction in income.
80. The laws against drug use were very severe.
81. The general had a severe manner.
82. The sky lightened after the severe storm.
83. Any weapon could stand up to severe weather conditions.
84. She suffered severe bruising, but no bones were broken.
85. These seedlings were killed off by the severe frost.
86. The patient has a severe mental condition.
87. Nothing can warrant such severe punishment.
88. Many students are suffering severe financial hardship .
89. Sometimes he gave them a severe admonishment.
90. Severe penalties were meted out by the court.
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