severely affect

Frequency: 8.720.5 per million words

To influence in a very strong and negative way.

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  • The drought will severely affect crop yields this year.
  • Her lung capacity was severely affected by the disease.
  • The local economy has been severely affected by the factory's closure.
  • The new policy is expected to severely affect small businesses.
  • Pollution from the spill could severely affect marine ecosystems for decades.
  • Budget cuts are severely affecting the quality of public education.
  • His mobility was severely affected after the accident.
  • The sudden frost severely affected the orange groves.
  • We are concerned about how these changes will severely affect our community.
  • The scandal has severely affected the politician's reputation.