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Synonyms for Repressive & Similar Words

Definition of repressive

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

4 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for repressive?
Synonyms for repressive include: inhibiting, inhibitory, repressing, restrictive.
How many synonyms does repressive have?
Repressive has 4 synonyms.

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