noun
severeness
Severeness (noun) means How severe something is.
noun
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How severe something is.
"Depending on the severeness of the crime and the danger of the suspect, the apprehender may apply physical force in order to stop the pursued and proceed to his apprehension."
— Chantal Joubert, Hans Bevers (1996)
"Everyone was surprised by the severeness of the sentence the judge imposed."
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Synonyms
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rigorousness
badness
hardship
harshness
austereness
inclemency
asperity
rigour
hardness
grimness
rigor
rigourousness
Related words
Rhymes for severeness
oneness
likeness
idleness
lateness
rudeness
niceness
cuteness
awareness
whiteness
closeness
politeness
gentleness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of severeness?
"severeness" (noun) means how severe something is.
What is another word for severeness?
Other words for "severeness" include rigorousness, badness, hardship, harshness, austereness, inclemency.
