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Repressive

/riˈprɛsɪv/
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(adj) Serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

Every dictatorship needs a strong repressive intelligence service.
Is sharia law repressive?
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The ____ measures introduced by the government sparked widespread protests across the country.

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