repressive

Example Sentences

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Evin in particular is a symbol of both the Islamic Republic’s repressive present and a more hopeful future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The Southeast Asian nation of 100 million is both an economic success story, boasting eight percent growth last year, and a repressive one-party state that often jails its critics.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

She reminisces on a childhood growing up in a repressive household during the 1960s, when second-wave feminism and the women’s liberation movement were just starting to achieve legitimacy.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

But only when they are acting in the service of repressive power.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

For example, Hawaiian history was repeatedly punctuated by revolts against repressive chiefs, usually led by younger brothers promising less oppression.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond