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suppressive

UK
/səˈprɛsɪv/
US
/səˈprɛsɪv/

Translations

suppressiveadjective
more suppressive
Comp.
most suppressive
Super.
UK
/səˈprɛsɪv/
US
/səˈprɛsɪv/
The suppressive regime stifled any form of dissent.
Подавляющий режим подавлял любую форму инакомыслия.
The suppressive atmosphere in the office made it hard to be creative.
Угнетающая атмосфера в офисе затрудняла проявление креативности.
Additional translations
подавительный
сдерживающий
Synonyms
repressive
oppressive
stifling
subduing
restraining
quelling
controlling
Antonyms
supportive
encouraging

Definitions

suppressiveadjective
Tending to suppress or restrain something.
The government implemented suppressive measures to control the spread of misinformation.
Inhibiting or reducing a physiological or biological activity, especially of the immune system.
The patient was placed on suppressive medication to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ.
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