repressive
US /rɪˈprɛsɪv/
・UK /rɪˈpresɪv/
B2
adj.AdjectivePsych restricting action, thought or movement
Repressive attitudes towards sex made it difficult for young adults to learn more
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How China crushed Hong Kong
- We came to the understanding that the mainland China has a completely different system and quite repressive as well because we have seen all the atrocities of the Cultural Revolution.
We came to the understanding that the mainland China has a completely different system and quite repressive as well because we have seen all the atrocities of the Cultural Revolution.
- ...and quite repressive as well...
...and quite repressive as well...
Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine
- AS CLOSED AND REPRESSIVE AS
AS CLOSED AND REPRESSIVE AS
Epstein, Air India, ‘Japanese First’ party and three-person IVF
- And this one has two members who have defected from North Korea and a song about the consequences of escaping one of the world's most repressive states. 8 children have been born free from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person IVF technique.
And this one has two members who have defected from North Korea and a song about the consequences of escaping one of the world's most repressive states. 8 children have been born free from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person IVF technique.
- and this one has two members who have defected from North Korea and a song about the consequences of escaping one of the world's most repressive states.
and this one has two members who have defected from North Korea and a song about the consequences of escaping one of the world's most repressive states.
10 Shocking Realities About Life In Taiwan Today | Travel Documentary
- The government ruled through fear and military control, making Taiwan one of the world's most repressive societies.
The government ruled through fear and military control, making Taiwan one of the world's most repressive societies.
- The government ruled through fear and military control, making Taiwan one of the world's most repressive societies.
The government ruled through fear and military control, making Taiwan one of the world's most repressive societies.
Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)
- As you watch this film, it is important to always distinguish clearly between the good and hardworking people of China and their repressive communist government, now victimizing both American and Chinese citizens alike.
As you watch this film, it is important to always distinguish clearly between the good and hardworking people of China and their repressive communist government, now victimizing both American and Chinese citizens alike.
- AND THEIR REPRESSIVE COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT
AND THEIR REPRESSIVE COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT
Turkey update: Protesters in Turkey clash with police over arrest of Istanbul mayor | DW News
- Well, it's very repressive. There is no rule of law. Courts are highly controlled by President Erdoğan.
Well, it's very repressive. There is no rule of law. Courts are highly controlled by President Erdoğan.
- Well, it's very repressive.
Well, it's very repressive.
Can Venezuela’s President Maduro ‘wait it out’ as US ramps up the pressure? | DW News
- If he remains in power, we can expect a hardening of the repressive apparatus of the regime.
If he remains in power, we can expect a hardening of the repressive apparatus of the regime.
- If he remains in power, we can expect a hardening of the repressive apparatus of the regime.
If he remains in power, we can expect a hardening of the repressive apparatus of the regime.
10 Insane Solutions to China's Deadly Smog (Part 1) | China Uncensored
- I know what I want in one of the most repressive societies on the planet.
I know what I want in one of the most repressive societies on the planet.
- in one of the most repressive societies on the planet—
in one of the most repressive societies on the planet—
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death | Global News Podcast
- They want democracy to be restored because they said they were tired of this repressive rule for 15 years.
They want democracy to be restored because they said they were tired of this repressive rule for 15 years.
- They want democracy to be restored because they said they were tired of this repressive rule for 15 years.
They want democracy to be restored because they said they were tired of this repressive rule for 15 years.
Real Time with Bill Maher: Overtime – March 25, 2016 (HBO)
- and having Starwood and having Airbnb sign deals and getting hard currency into the hands of the repressive apparatus in Cuba.
and having Starwood and having Airbnb sign deals and getting hard currency into the hands of the repressive apparatus in Cuba.
- and getting hard currency into the hands of the repressive
and getting hard currency into the hands of the repressive