Repressing (Adjective)
Meaning
Restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibitory discipline".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The repressive government imposed harsh penalties on anyone who dared to speak out against their policies.
- The company's repressive work environment stifled creativity and innovation among employees.
- Growing up in a repressive household, she felt stifled and longed for freedom.
- The strict rules and regulations at the school created a repressive atmosphere that many students struggled with.
- Critics argued that the new law was repressive, limiting people's freedom of expression and constraining their ability to gather and protest.