Compelling
Compelling adjective - Having the power to persuade.
Repressive and compelling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repressive" instead an adjective "Compelling".
Repressive
Repressive adjective - Restrictive of action.
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Synonyms for Repressive
Compelling and repressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compelling" instead an adjective "Repressive".
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- There's no compelling plot reason for it, but to his credit he avoids it in societies where it would be inappropriate (e.g., the present day, the alternate world where the Axis won, or controlling and repressive societies).
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