Repressing and Repressive

Repressing

Repressing adjective - Restrictive of action.

Repressive is a synonym for repressing. In some cases you can use "Repressive" instead an adjective "Repressing". popular alternative

Repressive

Repressive adjective - Restrictive of action.
Usage example: a repressive regime
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Synonyms for Repressive

Repressing is a synonym for repressive. You can use "Repressing" instead an adjective "Repressive". popular alternative

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