Repressive Synonyms

rĭ-prĕsĭv
Serving to restrain forcefully
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. suppressive
  2. inhibitory
  3. repressing
Said of persons
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. oppressive
  2. authoritarian
  3. restrictive

Words Related to Repressive

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Repressive Sentence Examples

  • It was clear that he could not continue the repressive tactics of his predecessor.

  • But Hamilton's governmental system was in fact repressive.'

  • In 1819, when the marquess of Lansdowne brought forward his motion for an inquiry into the causes of the distress and discontent in the manufacturing districts, Grenville delivered an alarmist speech advocating repressive measures.

  • Burma is one of the most repressive regimes in the world.

  • The discredit attaching to bowling alleys, first established in London in 1455, probably encouraged subsequent repressive legislation, for many of the alleys were connected with taverns frequented by the dissolute and gamesters.

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