23 repressive synonyms include oppressive, authoritarian, despotic, tyrannical, tyrannous, dictatorial, fascist, autocratic, and anti-democratic. Repressive is an adjective, and its antonyms are democratic and liberal. Here are some additional synonyms for "repressive" with example sentences.
23 other ways to say repressive.
Activists spoke out against repressive institutions.
Fear grew under the repressive leadership.
He grew up in a repressive household.
Many fled the repressive political climate.
repressive laws limited freedom of speech.
The country was ruled by a repressive regime.