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REPRESSIVE

\ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪv], \ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪv], \ɹ_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of REPRESSIVE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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Tending or able to repress.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Tending or able to repress.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Tending to repress.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Tending to subdue or restrain.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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