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suppressive

/ səˈprɛsɪv /

adjective

tending or acting to suppress; involving suppression
psychiatry tending to prevent the expression of certain of one's desires or to resist the emergence of mental symptoms

As Gyatso wrote in his letter, “Tibetan treasures of gold and silver have been looted under suppressive Chinese law.”

Soon, Miscavige pushed out Broeker and declared him an unwanted “Suppressive.”

Suppressive person – officially, a person with sociopathic tendencies or behaviors.

Was it Alexander or his court and ministers who bore the responsibility for the suppressive means that were employed?

It is in the early stage that sequestration and suppressive measures are most valuable.

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