Piousness and Severity

Piousness

Piousness noun - The pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have.

Severity and piousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severity" instead a noun "Piousness".

Nearby Words: pious, piously

Severity

Severity noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Piousness and severity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Piousness" instead a noun "Severity".

Nearby Words: severe, sever, severely, severally
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