severe - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for severe , a list of similar words for severe from our thesaurus that you can use

Adjective

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Synonyms

• dangerous
• grave
• grievous
• life-threatening
• serious
• severe

Related

• critical

Adjective

very bad in degree or extent

Synonyms

• severe

Related

• bad

Adjective

unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment

Synonyms

• severe
• spartan

Related

• nonindulgent
• strict

Adjective

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

Synonyms

• severe
• terrible
• wicked

Related

• intense

Adjective

severely simple

Synonyms

• austere
• severe
• stark
• stern

Related

• plain

Adjective

very strong or vigorous

Synonyms

• hard
• knockout
• severe

Related

• strong

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