Severe and Sadistic

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Sadistic and severe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sadistic" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Sadistic

Sadistic adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

Severe and sadistic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Sadistic".

Nearby Words: sadism, sadistically, sadist
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