Severing
Pronunciation: /səˈvɪr/
Severing (adjective)
- Very serious or bad in nature, often causing a lot of trouble or pain.
- Strict or harsh in manner, often used to describe rules or punishments.
Examples
- The storm caused severe damage to the buildings.
- She felt severe pain after the injury.
Common collocations: severe consequences, severe weather, severe criticism, severe symptoms, severe punishment