Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of severe is as below...

Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To examine rigidly, as a student; to subject to a severe examination..

Grind :: Grind (v. t.) To oppress by severe exactions; to harass.

Torvous :: Torvous (a.) Sour of aspect; of a severe countenance; stern; grim.

Mild :: Mild (superl.) Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of harsh, severe, irritating, violent, disagreeable, etc.; -- applied to persons and things; as, a mild disposition; a mild eye; a mild air; a mild medicine; a mild insanity..

Try :: Try (v. t.) To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to.

Retort :: Retort (v. i.) To return an argument or a charge; to make a severe reply.

Lather :: Lather (v. t.) To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog..

Cutting :: Cutting (a.) Severe; sarcastic; biting; as, a cutting reply..

Inclement :: Inclement (a.) Physically severe or harsh (generally restricted to the elements or weather); rough; boisterous; stormy; rigorously cold, etc.; as, inclement weather..

Overrigid :: Overrigid (a.) Too rigid; too severe.

Drill :: Drill (n.) Any exercise, physical or mental, enforced with regularity and by constant repetition; as, a severe drill in Latin grammar..

Persevere :: Persevere (v. i.) To persist in any business or enterprise undertaken; to pursue steadily any project or course begun; to maintain a purpose in spite of counter influences, opposition, or discouragement; not to give or abandon what is undertaken..

Lenient :: Lenient (a.) Mild; clement; merciful; not rigorous or severe; as, a lenient disposition; a lenient judge or sentence..

Indispose :: Indispose (v. t.) To disincline; to render averse or unfavorable; as, a love of pleasure indisposes the mind to severe study; the pride and selfishness of men indispose them to religious duties..

Gruff :: Gruff (superl.) Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh..

Severe :: Severe (superl.) Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment..

Disrupt :: Disrupt (a.) Rent off; torn asunder; severed; disrupted.

Scowl :: Scowl (v. i.) To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry..

Exactor :: Exactor (n.) One who exacts or demands by authority or right; hence, an extortioner; also, one unreasonably severe in injunctions or demands..

Scourge :: Scourge (n.) To harass or afflict severely.

Random Fonts

Most Popular