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Repressive Definition & Meaning

repressive
adjective
  1. restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"

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What does repressive mean?
restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"
What part of speech is repressive?
Repressive is an adjective.

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