No. 13,587 in Spanish
represiva
Repressive; tending to repress or control, often through harsh measures.
In a sentence
La ley represiva limitó las libertades de la población.
The repressive law limited the freedoms of the population.
In this sentence, 'represiva' refers to a type of law that imposes restrictions, suggesting its adverse impact.
El gobierno tomó medidas represivas contra los manifestantes.
The government took repressive actions against the protesters.
Here, 'represivas' is used to describe actions taken by the government, indicating their suppressive nature.
Su actitud represiva generó conflictos en el equipo.
His repressive attitude caused conflicts within the team.
The term 'represiva' is used to describe a behavior or attitude, showcasing a personal approach that suppresses or controls excessively.
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