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Recent Examples of repressive
Citizen protests on the rise Despite the harsh living conditions Cubans face amid the collapse of the island’s economy, the regime has not changed its repressive stance toward citizen protests.
—
Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The war has left Iranians under the boot of a regime that is bolder, more hard-line, and more repressive than before.
—Holly Dagres, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
In his stead, the United States propped up the venal and repressive shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who proved to be a pliable ally readily serving its oil and armament interests.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Chilling effects are thus not only repressive – causing self-censorship – but productive.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
In literature, ghosts often represent the agency of the past, imposing itself on a repressive present.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The Political Security Branch in al-Maysat, located in the heart of Damascus, was another powerful symbol of the repressive power of the security services.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Cinema under repressive regimes adapts in ways that can be fascinating.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 May 2026
Internet shutdowns are usually the hallmark of extremely repressive authoritarian regimes.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The war has left Iranians under the boot of a regime that is bolder, more hard-line, and more repressive than before.
—Holly Dagres, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
In his stead, the United States propped up the venal and repressive shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who proved to be a pliable ally readily serving its oil and armament interests.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Chilling effects are thus not only repressive – causing self-censorship – but productive.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
In literature, ghosts often represent the agency of the past, imposing itself on a repressive present.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The Political Security Branch in al-Maysat, located in the heart of Damascus, was another powerful symbol of the repressive power of the security services.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Cinema under repressive regimes adapts in ways that can be fascinating.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 May 2026
Internet shutdowns are usually the hallmark of extremely repressive authoritarian regimes.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repressive
Adjective
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Wearing a navy blue suit with an American flag pinned on the lapel, a low-energy Weinstein appeared unemotional as White delivered her opening remarks.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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High performers are taught to be objective, efficient, and unemotional.—
Archana Shrestha,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After an unimpressive Heat summer-league run under coach Erik Spoelstra in 2006 on a roster that included current Heat assistant Chris Quinn, Gansey contracted a life-threatening staph infection that proved to be MRSA.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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With the Dolphins’ wide receiver room being quite unimpressive as of late, Reagor’s signing makes sense as the team looks to build around Willis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Repressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repressive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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