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severity
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/sɨvɨɾiˈðaðɨ/se·ve·ri·da·de
Definition
1The quality or character of being severe; rigor, austerity, lack of indulgence.
Usage examples
“The teacher was known for the severity of her grading.”
“The severity of the storm caused widespread damage.”
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with severitygreat severityseverity of punishment