Severe and Whetted

Severe

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

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

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Whetted

Whetted adjective - Having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something.

Severe and whetted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Whetted".

Nearby Words: whet, whetting
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