Meaning of 'severe'

adjective

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Synonyms: dangerous

adjective

very bad in degree or extent

Example: "a severe worldwide depression"

adjective

unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment

Example: "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility- H.G.Wells"

Synonyms: spartan

adjective

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

Example: "severe pain"

Synonyms: terrible

adjective

severely simple

Synonyms: stark

adjective

very strong or vigorous

Synonyms: hard