strict
stern
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severe
stern, strict
老师 用 严厉 的 眼神 看着 我。
The teacher looked at me with a severe expression.
妈妈 对 我 的 错误 很 严厉。
Mom was very severe about my mistakes.
政府 对 犯罪 进行 严厉 惩罚。
The government imposes severe punishments on crimes.