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repressive [rɪˈprɛsɪv] adj
1. acting to control, suppress, or restrain 2. subjecting people, a society, etc. to a state of subjugation repressively adv repressiveness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
repressive adjective oppressive, tough, severe, absolute, harsh, authoritarian, dictatorial, coercive, tyrannical, despotic The regime was unpopular and repressive. democratic, liberal, libertarian How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He was fuming under a repressive law which he was forced to acknowledge: he was dangerously poised, and Rosamond's voice now brought the decisive vibration. Her panting breathing comes and goes as if it would choke her; but with a repressive hand upon her bosom, she remains. Eager, repressive towards Miss Lavish, watchful of old Mr. |
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