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very grave

ADJECTIVE

desperate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

critical dire fierce furious great terrible urgent violent

STRONG

acute climacteric

WEAK

concentrated crucial drastic exquisite vehement vicious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle good mild moderate nice peaceful trivial unimportant

WEAK

content contented hopeful satisfactory satisfied secure unworried

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"If anything happens to him, there will be very grave consequences. The United States is watching," she posted in Spanish.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The justices said his crimes had been "very grave", but there had been "unusual circumstances" which had informed Thursday's decision.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Pope Francis made an urgent plea for a halt to the conflict in Gaza on Sunday, calling for humanitarian aid and help for those injured in order to ease the "very grave" situation.

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 2023

“Allegations that are at the heart of this are very serious and very grave, but through the recommendations of the Brereton report our government will ensure that we make this right,” Marles said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

But if the town was there like on Saturday night, Lige would come up with a very grave air.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

very grave

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