severity

used to describe a very high degree of severity

describes a level of severity that is growing

used to describe a medium or average level of severity

describes a level of severity that is not constant and changes

used to describe the highest possible degree of severity, often in a formal context

pretended or feigned severity, often used in a playful manner

to make something less severe

to make something more severe

to evaluate or judge the level of severity

to discover or establish the level of severity

to show or be a sign of how severe something is