Severing

Pronunciation: /səˈvɪr/

Severing (adjective)

  1. Very serious or bad in nature, often causing a lot of trouble or pain.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Severing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Severing

  • Describes something gentle or not severe.
  • Indicates a relaxed or forgiving approach.