repressive
//rɪˈprɛsɪv//
Adjective
repressiveCanonical form
more repressiveComparative
most repressiveSuperlative
1
Serving or tending to repress, suppress, or restrain; characterized by the use of force or authority to control or limit freedom.
The repressive government banned all forms of public protest.
2
Inhibiting the expression of emotions, desires, or impulses, especially in a psychological context.
Growing up in a repressive household, she learned to hide her true feelings.