severeness

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
10

Definition of severeness

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The property of being severe.
    “Everyone was surprised by the severeness of the sentence the judge imposed.”
    “Depending on the severeness of the crime and the danger of the suspect, the apprehender may apply physical force in order to stop the pursued and proceed to his apprehension.”

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Etymology

From severe + -ness.

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