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repressive

UK
/rɪˈprɛsɪv/
US
/rɪˈprɛsɪv/

Translations

repressiveadjective
more repressive
Comp.
most repressive
Super.
UK
/rɪˈprɛsɪv/
US
/rɪˈprɛsɪv/
répressifQui exerce un contrôle strict sur les libertés, souvent par la force ou l’autorité.
The repressive regime silenced any form of dissent among its citizens.
Le régime répressif a fait taire toute forme de dissidence parmi ses citoyens.
répressifQui inhibe ou bride l’expression des sentiments ou des désirs.
The repressive social norms prevented people from openly discussing their emotions.
Les normes sociales répressives empêchaient les gens de parler ouvertement de leurs émotions.
Additional translations
répressifEn psychologie, se dit d’un mécanisme ou d’un style de défense marqué par le refoulement.
Synonyms
authoritarian
dictatorial
tyrannical
restrictive
oppressive
subjugating
controlling
stifling
Antonyms
tolerant
permissive
liberating

Definitions

repressiveadjective
Exerting strict control over freedom, often through force or authority.
The repressive regime silenced any form of dissent among its citizens.
Inhibiting or restraining the expression of feelings or desires.
The repressive social norms prevented people from openly discussing their emotions.
(Psychology) Characterized by or resulting from the unconscious exclusion of distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from awareness.
A repressive coping style can help patients avoid anxiety but may hinder therapeutic progress.
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