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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Re*press"ive\ (r?-pr?s"?v), a. [Cf. F. r['e]pressif.
LL. repressivus.]
Having power, or tending, to repress; as, repressive acts or
measures. -- {Re*press"ive*ly}, adv.
| Pronunciation: | ri'presiv | ||
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| Definition: | [adj] restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline" | ||
| Synonyms: | inhibiting, inhibitory, repressing, restrictive | ||
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| Definition: | \Re*press"ive\ (r?-pr?s"?v), a. [Cf. F. r['e]pressif.
LL. repressivus.]
Having power, or tending, to repress; as, repressive acts or
measures. -- {Re*press"ive*ly}, adv.
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