repressionist
/rɪˈprɛʃənɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or practices repression, especially political repression.
- History books often condemn repressionists who used violence to maintain power.
- The dictator was a notorious repressionist who silenced all opposition.
- Repressionists in the government passed laws to limit personal freedoms.
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adjective
- Relating to or supporting the practice of repression.
- She wrote an article about the dangers of repressionist governments.
- The country's repressionist stance made it difficult for journalists to work.
- The repressionist policies of the regime were widely criticized.
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