Repressive

Synonyms: Oppressive, despotic, tyrannous, fascist, undemocratic, totalitarian, coercive, iron-fisted, severe, tough, brutal, suppressive, authoritarian, tyrannical, dictatorial, autocratic, anti-democratic, dominating, draconian, harsh, strict, cruel, and illiberal.

Example Sentences

The country was ruled by a repressive regime.

Repressive laws limited freedom of speech.

The government took repressive actions against protesters.

He grew up in a repressive household.

Repressive measures sparked widespread anger.

The dictator enforced repressive policies.

They lived under a repressive system for decades.

Repressive tactics were used to silence dissent.

The repressive atmosphere stifled creativity.

Many fled the repressive political climate.