Mildly
Severely
Severely adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: the building was severely damaged by the explosion
Both words in one sentence
- Snape is mildly amoral in how exactly he deals with Harry's situation, but avoids crossing the line too severely.
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On one of his jobs he's beaten severely by a corrupt, racist cop and his leg is shattered, leaving him mildly crippled.
Source: Blaxploitation -
In wild magic zones it's "snarled" or mildly damaged , and places where it's severely damaged or suppressed are dead magic areas (both can be repaired, but it's hard).
Source: Background Magic Field
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