- a dangerous operation.
- a grave illness.
- a grave situation.
- a hard left to the chin.
- a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien.
- a knockout punch.
- a life-threatening disease.
- a parent severe to the pitch of hostility.
- a serious turn of events.
- a serious wound.
- a severe blow.
- a severe case of flu.
- a severe case of pneumonia.
- a severe worldwide depression.
- a Spartan upbringing.
- a stark interior.
- a strict disciplinarian.
- a terrible cough.
- a wicked cough.
- grievous bodily harm.
- severe pain.
- strong winds.
- the house suffered severe damage.
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns.