become severe
Frequency: 7.895.3 per million words
To transition into a severe state.
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- The weather forecast warned that the storm would become more severe overnight.
- His symptoms began to become severe, requiring immediate medical attention.
- If the water shortage continues, the situation will quickly become severe.
- The criticism against the government started to become severe after the scandal.
- As winter approached, the cold temperatures became increasingly severe.
- Without proper treatment, the infection could become severe and life-threatening.
- The economic downturn is expected to become severe in the coming months.
- Her headaches used to be mild, but now they have become quite severe.
- The restrictions on travel are likely to become more severe due to the new variant.
- The judge warned that further misconduct would cause the penalties to become even more severe.