repressive
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Campaigners have said the shutdown worsened longstanding human rights abuses in North Korea, whose government is widely seen as one of the world's most repressive.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Rights groups have described the government in Asmara as highly repressive - a charge which the authorities reject.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
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
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
“Oh no, really?” said Hermione, shooting a repressive look at Ron, who, staring at Hagrid’s odd hairstyle, had just opened his mouth to say something about it.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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