repressive
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/rɪˈpresɪv/
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/rɪˈpresɪv/
using force to control people and limit their freedom
The repressive government punished anyone who spoke against it.
这个镇压性政府惩罚任何反对它的人。
stopping emotions and desires from being shown
His repressive attitude made it hard for him to express his feelings.
他压抑的态度让他难以表达自己的感情。