suppressive

[US]/səˈprɛsɪv/
[UK]/səˈprɛsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.tending to suppress or restrain

Phrases & Collocations

suppressive measures

suppressive tactics

suppressive policies

suppressive actions

suppressive regime

suppressive forces

suppressive environment

suppressive response

suppressive control

suppressive effects

Example Sentences

the government imposed suppressive measures on dissent.

her suppressive behavior made it hard for him to express his feelings.

some cultures have a suppressive attitude towards women's rights.

he felt the suppressive atmosphere in the meeting.

the suppressive policies led to widespread protests.

she criticized the suppressive tactics used by the authorities.

his suppressive nature often stifles creativity in the team.

the suppressive laws hinder freedom of speech.

many artists fled the suppressive regime in search of freedom.

they faced a suppressive environment that stifled innovation.

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