repressive Synonyms & Antonyms
-ɛsɪv
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Repressive as an Adjective
1
Serving to repress or suppress; oppressive
Word Forms & Grammar
repressive (comparative more repressive, superlative most repressive)
Words That Rhyme With Repressive
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Origin of Repressive
From repress + -ive.
Repressive at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɛsɪv/ |
| Meaning | Serving to repress or suppress; oppressive |
| Comparative / superlative | more repressive, most repressive |