severely
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(r) to a severe or serious degree
- fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
- badly injured
- a severely impaired heart
- is gravely ill
- was seriously ill
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(r) with sternness; in a severe manner
- "No," she said sternly
- peered severely over her glasses
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(r) causing great damage or hardship
- industries hit hard by the depression
- she was severely affected by the bank's failure