The word "repressive" is correct and usable in written English.
It is an adjective used to describe someone or something that suppresses or restricts personal freedom or behavior. For example, "The new government introduced repressive measures which severely limited citizens' rights."
Turkmenistan is among the most corrupt and repressive countries on earth, according to watchdogs.
For big business and less repressive governments, the alternative of simply crowding out your opposition online must seem a far more attractive prospect.
Despite the repressive political situation, Uzbekistan's economy continues to grow on the back of gas, cotton and gold exports, reportedly expanding by 8.1% in 2014.
Speaking from London, his new home, Sannikov says Belarus's reputation as Europe's most repressive state is deserved.
Repressive cultures and public prohibitions stimulate an underworld that is the inverse, sexually and behaviourally, of the values and attitudes enshrined in the public face of these societies.
But one-sided elections are, of course, not limited to repressive regimes.
Social media companies trumpet how pro-democracy protesters use their networks to oppose repressive governments.
Xenophon said despite Najib's "genial and bumbling demeanour", the Malaysian prime minister was "the leader of a repressive and ruthless regime".
When police stand accused of repressive behaviour in a number of spheres, while neglecting serious crimes including against women, it would be irresponsible to widen their powers.
If I chose to submit, then I would give credence to the government and support their repressive measures".
In his analogy, the repressive pharaohs are the Soviets, while the brave Hebrews are the Americans.
