Severe repression Synonyms

Definitions for Severe


  • (adjective) given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
  • (adjective) harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
  • (adjective) not joking or playful in mood or manner

Definitions for Repression


  • (noun) the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
  • (noun) the act of repressing; control by holding down
  • (noun) a state of forcible subjugation