Definitions

1. verb

to make something worse or more severe; to cause something to become more severe or intense.

“The cold weather will severize the crops and lead to a poor harvest.”

2. verb

to cut off or sever something, such as a connection or a relation.

“The company will severize its ties with the supplier due to the quality issues.”

3. verb

to make someone feel a strong sense of distress or anxiety.

“The news will severize the community and cause widespread panic.”