repressive
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After the second World War, Enver Hoxha ushered in a severely isolated and repressive Communist regime.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
“But it’s shifting what he represents in death: from a repressive figure many wanted gone, to the architect of a strategy that, in the end, kept the country intact against its gravest modern threat.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Campaigners have said the shutdown worsened longstanding human rights abuses in North Korea, whose government is widely seen as one of the world's most repressive.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
According to media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, Iran is one of the world's most repressive countries for press freedom.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
“Oh no, really?” said Hermione, shooting a repressive look at Ron, who, staring at Hagrid’s odd hairstyle, had just opened his mouth to say something about it.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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