Associations to the word «Suppressive»

Wiktionary

SUPPRESSIVE, adjective. That serves to suppress
SUPPRESSIVE PERSON, noun. (Scientology) A person who causes one severe emotional distress and impedes his or her spiritual progress.
SUPPRESSIVE PERSONS, noun. Plural of suppressive person

Dictionary definition

SUPPRESSIVE, adjective. Tending to suppress; "the government used suppressive measures to control the protest".

Wise words

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