Synonyms of SEVERER

adjective

1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

   • SEVERE9
   • TERRIBLE10
   • WICKED16

2. very strong or vigorous

   • HARD8
   • KNOCKOUT18
   • SEVERE9

3. severely simple

   • AUSTERE7
   • SEVERE9
   • STARK9
   • STERN5

4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment

   • SEVERE9
   • SPARTAN9

5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

   • DANGEROUS11
   • GRAVE9
   • GRIEVOUS12
   • SERIOUS7
   • SEVERE9

   Also: life-threatening.

6. very bad in degree or extent

   • SEVERE9