Definition of severe

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Severe (superl.) Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; -- said of style, argument, etc..

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Resipiscence :: Resipiscence (n.) Wisdom derived from severe experience; hence, repentance..
Aggravate :: Aggravate (v. t.) To make worse, or more severe; to render less tolerable or less excusable; to make more offensive; to enhance; to intensify..
Winter-beaten :: Winter-beaten (a.) Beaten or harassed by the severe weather of winter.
Inseverable :: Inseverable (a.) Incapable of being severed; indivisible; inseparable.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke..
Aristarchian :: Aristarchian (a.) Severely critical.
Severe :: Severe (superl.) Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test..
Dure :: Dure (a.) Hard; harsh; severe; rough; toilsome.
Acerbic :: Acerbic (a.) Sour or severe.
To-beat :: To-beat (v. t.) To beat thoroughly or severely.
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A sudden severe interval or spell; -- applied to the weather; as, a cold snap..
Ironclad :: Ironclad (a.) Rigorous; severe; exacting; as, an ironclad oath or pledge..
Severe :: Severe (superl.) Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air..
Harsh :: Harsh (a.) Unpleasant and repulsive to the sensibilities; austere; crabbed; morose; abusive; abusive; severe; rough.
Strict :: Strict (a.) Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous; as, very strict in observing the Sabbath..
Reprimand :: Reprimand (n.) To reprove severely; to reprehend; to chide for a fault; to consure formally.
Surly :: Surly (a.) Gloomily morose; ill-natured, abrupt, and rude; severe; sour; crabbed; rough; sullen; gloomy; as, a surly groom; a surly dog; surly language; a surly look..
Inclemency :: Inclemency (n.) Physical severity or harshness (commonly in respect to the elements or weather); roughness; storminess; rigor; severe cold, wind, rain, or snow..
Relent :: Relent (v. t.) To mollify ; to cause to be less harsh or severe.
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