Hyphenation of severe

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word severe ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

se-vere

Definitions of severe :

1.
Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
Severe pain A severe case of flu A terrible cough Under wicked fire from the enemy's guns A wicked cough
2.
Very strong or vigorous
Strong winds A hard left to the chin A knockout punch A severe blow
3.
Severely simple
A stark interior
4.
Unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
A parent severe to the pitch of hostility- H.G.Wells A hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien A strict disciplinarian A Spartan upbringing
5.
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
A dangerous operation A grave situation A grave illness Grievous bodily harm A serious wound A serious turn of events A severe case of pneumonia A life-threatening disease
6.
Very bad in degree or extent
A severe worldwide depression The house suffered severe damage

Synonyms of severe :

adj terrible, wicked, intense
adj hard, knockout, strong
adj austere, stark, plain
adj spartan, strict, nonindulgent
adj dangerous, grave, grievous, serious, life-threatening, critical
adj bad

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