Repressive

Pronunciation: /rɪˈprɛsɪv/

Definitions of repressive

adjective describing something that oppresses or restricts freedom or expression

Example Sentences

A1 The repressive government did not allow its citizens to speak freely.

A2 Living under a repressive regime can be difficult for many people.

B1 The repressive laws in place restricted the rights of the minority groups.

B2 The repressive measures taken by the authorities led to widespread protests.

C1 The repressive regime cracked down on any form of dissent or opposition.

C2 The repressive policies of the government were met with international condemnation.

Examples of repressive in a Sentence

formal The government's repressive policies restricted freedom of speech.

informal Living under a repressive regime can be suffocating.

slang I can't stand this repressive nonsense anymore!

figurative Her repressive attitude towards creativity stifled the team's innovation.

Grammatical Forms of repressive

• past tense: repressed
• plural: repressives
• comparative: more repressive
• superlative: most repressive
• present tense: repress
• future tense: will repress
• perfect tense: have repressed
• continuous tense: is repressing
• singular: repressive
• positive degree: repressive
• infinitive: to repress
• gerund: repressing
• participle: repressed

Origin and Evolution of repressive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repressive' originates from the Latin word 'repressivus', which is derived from the verb 'reprimere' meaning to press back or restrain.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century to describe actions or policies that suppress or restrain certain behaviors or freedoms. Over time, the word has come to encompass a broader range of oppressive or controlling actions in various contexts.