severe#2 (s)
spartan (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
examples 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
Outgoing links
Similar to nonindulgent, strict
Derivationally related form severe → severeness
Derivationally related form severe → severity
Incoming links
Similar to nonindulgent, strict
Derived from adjective severely → severe
Derivationally related form severeness → severe
Derivationally related form severity → severe

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