Imperative
Imperative adjective - Needing immediate attention.
Usage example: an imperative need for medical supplies in the earthquake-ravaged country
Severe and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Imperative".
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Severe
Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Imperative and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead an adjective "Severe".
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Severe and Imperative. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperative/severe
Imperative & Severe. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperative/severe>.
Severe or Imperative. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperative/severe.
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