Synonyms for repressive
rɪˈprɛs ɪvre·pres·sive

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1. inhibitory, repressive, repressingadjective

   restrictive of action

   "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"

   Synonyms:
   inhibitory, repressing

   Antonyms:
   unrestrictive

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1. List of paraphrases for "repressive":

   oppressive, repression, punitive, suppression, suppressive, law-enforcement, oppression

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1. Octavia E. Butler:

   Repressive societies always seemed to understand the danger of ‘wrong’ ideas

2. Magnus Ranstorp:

   It is a flawed premise to say that the softer approach has failed because this has happened, this is what the French are struggling with because they have the repressive measures but there are no de-radicalization programs in place.

3. Daniela Morillo:

   Here, I feel free compared to my own country, which is very repressive.

4. Berta Soler:

   President Obama has made a mistake, this is going to benefit the Cuban government, strengthening and equipping its repressive machine.

5. Jorge Duany:

   Since Raul took over, repressive strategies have become more subtle, not necessarily less brutal.