repressive

rɪˈprɛsɪv
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Translation of repressive into Hebrew

Adjective

1.

freedom

restrictive of personal freedom or rights
  • The laws were repressive, limiting free speech.החוקים היו דכאניים, והגבילו את חופש הביטוי.
2.

politics

using force to maintain control over people
  • The repressive government used military power to stay in control.הממשלה הדכאנית השתמשה בכוח צבאי כדי להישאר בשלטון.
3.

control suppression

Rare
exerting control to keep others down
Rare
  • The repressive regime silenced all forms of dissent.המשטר הדכאני השתיק כל צורת מחאה.
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Synonyms and analogies of repressive in English

Examples of repressive in a sentence

  • Repressive policies curtailed individual freedoms.
  • The repressive regime silenced all opposition.
  • Citizens feared the repressive laws enacted by the state.
  • The repressive laws restricted freedom of speech.
  • Living under a repressive government can be challenging.

Translations of "repressive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
מְדַכֵּאadj. - medaqe

Being in a repressive environment can lead to mental health issues.

שהייה בסביבה מדכאת עלולה להוביל לבעיות בריאות נפשית.

A repressive society limits individual freedoms and opportunities for growth.

חברה מדכאת מגבילה את החירויות האישיות ואת ההזדמנויות לצמיחה.

דִּיכּוּי - diqui

Because school is a repressive tool of the state.

כי בית ספר הוא כלי דיכוי של המדינה.

No matter how many of us are mowed down by its repressive apparatus.

לא משנה כמה מאיתנו מכוסחים על ידי מנגנון הדיכוי שלה.

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Other translations for repressive:

  • מַדְחִיקadj.
  • דכאנית

repressive: Examples and translations in context

Her repressive upbringing limited her ability to express herself freely.

החינוך המדכא שקיבלה הגביל את יכולתה להביע את עצמה בחופשיות.

He resisted the repressive tactics of the authorities with peaceful protests.

הוא התנגד לטקטיקות המדכאות של השלטונות באמצעות מחאות לא אלימות.

He published a book criticizing the repressive tactics used by the police.

הוא פרסם ספר המבקר את השיטות המדכאות בהן משתמשת המשטרה.

Many found the repressive climate in the workplace suffocating and unproductive.

רבים מצאו את האווירה המדכאת במקום העבודה כמחניקה ובלתי יצרנית.

His repressive attitude made collaboration with his colleagues very difficult.

הגישה המדכאת שלו הקשתה מאוד על שיתוף הפעולה עם עמיתיו.

The author's novel explores themes of repressive societies and their impact on individuals.

הרומן של הסופר חוקר נושאים של חברות מדכאות והשפעתן על הפרט.

Many repressive laws limit the freedoms of citizens in that country.

חוקים מדכאים רבים מגבילים את חירויות האזרחים באותה מדינה.

The repressive regime arrested anyone who spoke out against the government.

המשטר המדכא עצר כל מי שהעז להתבטא נגד הממשלה.

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