repressive

Example Sentences

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"School is a repressive institution, aimed at subduing the masses. Still and all, it's easier to send you than to have you underfoot. So off you go."

From Literature

In the days that followed, repressive new laws were adopted here to silence dissent and punish criticism of the authorities.

From BBC

In spite of the increasing tools being used by repressive regimes, Woodward is surprisingly optimistic about the future of internet.

From BBC

In Guatemala, a country historically marked by extreme inequality, a broad coalition formed in 1944 to overthrow its repressive dictatorship in a popular uprising.

From Los Angeles Times

But hidden behind that repressive control is the growing fear of the Islamic Republic, unable to meet its people's most basic demands: protection from foreign attacks, and prosperity at home.

From BBC