Severity vs. Severeness

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  • Severity (noun)

    The state of being severe.

  • Severity (noun)

    The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.

    “The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.”

  • Severeness (noun)

    The property of being severe.

    “Everyone was surprised by the severeness of the sentence the judge imposed.”

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