severity
nounHow to pronounce severity:
Definition of severity:
- severity (noun):
- used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather.
- the quality or state of being severe the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
Synonyms for severity:
harshnessausteritytoughnessintensityinflexibilityfirmnesscallousnessstrictnessresolvegruffnessShow 7 more
Antonyms for severity:
acceptancefeelingclemencytolerancesympathypitykindnesssweetnessmildnessmercyShow 15 more
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