repressive

Example Sentences

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Eighteen months later, the shah was gone and his repressive rule replaced with the Islamic Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal

"School is a repressive institution, aimed at subduing the masses. Still and all, it's easier to send you than to have you underfoot. So off you go."

From Literature

In the days that followed, repressive new laws were adopted here to silence dissent and punish criticism of the authorities.

From BBC

In spite of the increasing tools being used by repressive regimes, Woodward is surprisingly optimistic about the future of internet.

From BBC

In Guatemala, a country historically marked by extreme inequality, a broad coalition formed in 1944 to overthrow its repressive dictatorship in a popular uprising.

From Los Angeles Times