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severe
Adjective
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Something that is severe is very bad.
He has a severe wound from dropping a big knife on his foot.
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Someone who is severe gets angry easily or frequently punishes people; they are harsh or strict.
The teacher had a severe way of making the learners sit still.
laceration
Noun
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Deep cuts, tears, gashes, or wounds to skin or soft tissue.
Vaginal or rectal lacerations sustained while fisting may lead to serious injury or death.
He sustained some hideous facial lacerations in that horrific car accident last week. He should not have been driving and texting at the same time!