repressive
/rɪˈprɛsɪv/
adjective
- Controlling people or limiting their freedom, especially by using force or strict rules.
- The repressive government banned all public protests.
- Living under a repressive regime made people afraid to speak their minds.
- The school's repressive rules discouraged creativity and independent thinking.
- Tending to stop or control natural feelings, desires, or behavior.
- The culture had a repressive attitude toward open discussion of emotions.
- Her repressive upbringing made it hard for her to express affection.
- Repressive social norms can cause stress and anxiety.
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