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⛓️Repressive

adjective
/rɪˈpres.ɪv/
Repression reprieve

Meaning

restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive

Example Sentences

The repressive government banned all forms of protest.

Synonyms

oppressive, authoritarian, tyrannical

Antonyms

liberating, permissive, democratic

Collocations

repressive regime, repressive measures, repressive laws

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