word
Severe
Suh-VIHR
/sʌˈvɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
severe
Dictionary meaning
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm.
Examples
- A severe worldwide depression.
- A parent severe to the pitch of hostility- H.G.Wells.
Synonyms: dangerous
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