to be severe on sb
121severe burns — serious scalding on the skin …
122severe crime — serious crime, offense which bears a heavy punishment, cruel offense …
123severe criticism — tough review, harsh review …
124severe drought — serious situation of dry weather …
125severe injury — serious injury, grave harm …
126severe reprimand — strong rebuke, harsh scolding …
127severe sentence — serious punishment, heavy punishment, cruel penalty …
128severe turbulence — Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude or attitude. It usually causes large variations in the indicated air speed (IAS). Affected aircraft may be momentarily out of control …
