severer

1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or qualityExamples: "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"Synonyms: severe, terrible, wicked

2. very strong or vigorousExamples: "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"Synonyms: hard, knockout, severe

3. severely simpleExamples: "a stark interior"Synonyms: austere, severe, stark, stern

4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; - H.G.WellsExamples: "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"; "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"; "a strict disciplinarian"Synonyms: severe, spartan

5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harmExamples: "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"Synonyms: dangerous, grave, grievous, life-threatening, serious, severe

6. very bad in degree or extentExamples: "a severe worldwide depression"; "the house suffered severe damage"Synonyms: severe