repressive

IPA: riprˈɛsɪv

Examples of "repressive" in Sentences

The repressive government imposed strict censorship laws on the media, stifling freedom of speech
Living under a repressive regime, the citizens were constantly fearful of expressing dissenting opinions
The repressive school policies discouraged students from thinking creatively and exploring new ideas
The repressive culture of conformity made it difficult for individuals to break free from societal expectations
Despite the repressive atmosphere, underground movements began to emerge to challenge the oppressive authority