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Repressive

adjective

/rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Meaning

restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive

The repressive government banned all forms of protest.

oppressive, authoritarian, tyrannical

liberating, permissive, democratic

repressive regime, repressive measures, repressive laws

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.

good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality

Not harmful or offensive.

free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere