strict
stern
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severe
stern, strict
老師 用 嚴厲 的 眼神 看著 我。
The teacher looked at me with a severe expression.
媽媽 對 我 的 錯誤 很 嚴厲。
Mom was very severe about my mistakes.
政府 對 犯罪 進行 嚴厲 懲罰。
The government imposes severe punishments on crimes.