Repressive
Repressive adjective - Restrictive of action.
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Synonyms for Repressive
Unjust and repressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unjust" instead an adjective "Repressive".
Unjust
Unjust adjective - Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception.
Repressive and unjust are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repressive" instead an adjective "Unjust".
Nearby Words: unjustified, unjustly
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- He Who Fights Monsters: Another theme in the novel: the old society was unjust and repressive, but in fighting against it the Party became even worse monsters than the old rulers.
Source: Literature / Darkness at Noon
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