Definitions for: Repressive


[adj] restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"



Webster (1913) Definition: Re*press"ive (r?-pr?s"?v), a. [Cf. F. r['e]pressif.
LL. repressivus.]
Having power, or tending, to repress; as, repressive acts or
measures. -- Re*press"ive*ly, adv.

Synonyms: inhibiting, inhibitory, repressing, restrictive

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