adjective
Uncommon
repressive
Repressive (adjective) means using harsh control or force to restrict freedom; oppressive. Example: “Journalists fled the country's repressive media laws.”
adjective
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Using harsh control or force to restrict freedom; oppressive.
"Journalists fled the country's repressive media laws."
How to use repressive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHarshly controlling, restricting people's freedom.
Common pairings
repressive regime
repressive laws
repressive government
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more repressive
- Superlative
- most repressive
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What does “repressive” mean?
The word “repressive” means using harsh control or force to restrict freedom; oppressive. In plain terms, harshly controlling, restricting people's freedom.
How do you use “repressive” in a sentence?
Here is “repressive” used in a sentence: “Journalists fled the country's repressive media laws.”
What part of speech is “repressive”?
“Repressive” is an adjective.
Is “repressive” a common word?
“Repressive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
