Intractable
Intractable adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Repressive and intractable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repressive" instead an adjective "Intractable".
Nearby Words: intractability, intractably
Repressive
Repressive adjective - Restrictive of action.
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Synonyms for Repressive
Intractable and repressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intractable" instead an adjective "Repressive".
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