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SUPPRESSIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Tending to suppress

Example:

the government used suppressive measures to control the protest

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

restrictive (serving to restrict)

Derivation:

suppress (bring under control by force or authority)

suppress (come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority)

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