severe consequences
📖 Definitions
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Serious, harsh, or harmful results or repercussions resulting from a specific action, decision, or situation.; Harsh punishments, sanctions, or retaliatory measures taken in response to a violation, aggression, or wrongdoing.
💬 Examples
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The company's decision to ignore safety protocols led to severe consequences.
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Iranian officials warned of severe consequences for any further aggression against their territory.