Severe, stern, austere, ascetic mean given to or marked by strict discipline and firm restraint. Severe implies standards enforced without indulgence or laxity and may suggest harshness. See examples of severe used in a sentence.
Severe adjective (very serious) add to word list causing great pain, difficulty, damage, etc.; Severe implies adherence to rigorous standards or high principles and often suggests harshness: Severe generally refers to something very great or intense, such as extreme pain or weather conditions.
Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh. This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.
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