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be dire
adjective
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
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The consequences for Venezuela would be dire.
The consequences will be dire.
The consequences can be dire.
Things must be dire indeed.
The consequences of resistance can be dire.
Therewould be dire economic repercussions, as well.
The consequences for the Ukrainian people would be dire.
Lose any and the consequences could be dire.
There will be dire consequences if this limit isn't raised.
Were it to reignite, the effects could be dire.
For patients, the financial consequences can be dire.
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