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very severe

ADJECTIVE
draconian
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cruel drastic heavy-handed oppressive severe strict
WEAK
brutal exorbitant extreme rough
Antonyms
STRONGEST
easy gentle mild permissive temperate

Example Sentences

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In theory, that limits the scenarios in which banks take a hit to only very severe and rapid losses among the underlying loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Two more remain in Russia getting treatment for "very severe" injuries, said Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

President Trump on Monday told the New York Post that the kidnappers would face “very, very severe — the most severe” punishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“If he is deported, he will certainly face a very severe prison sentence due to the social impact of this incident,” said Zhou Fengsuo, executive director of HRIC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

There were very severe consequences in the community for a citizen who couldn't adjust.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry