suppressive

Meanings

• adjective

  Preventing the expression or action of (some idea, feeling, or desire), especially by force or authority.

  - "The government's suppressive measures against free speech led to widespread protests."
  - "His suppressive behavior towards his employees made it difficult for them to be productive."

• adjective

  Serving to repress or check the growth or influence of (something, especially a feeling or idea)

  - "The suppressive effects of the drug on the immune system were studied in the laboratory."
  - "The suppressive influence of the teacher on her students' creativity was evident in their work."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suppressive
supreme , prestige , scheme

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Variants

List of all variants of suppressive that leads to same result
suppress , suppressed , suppresses , suppressibilities , suppressibility , suppressible , suppressing , suppressive , suppressiveness , suppressivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin supprimere, to press down or keep down.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'suppressive' is often used in the context of Scientology to refer to individuals who are critical of the organization or its practices.

2. The term 'suppressive fire' is used in military strategy to describe a continuous barrage of gunfire directed at an enemy position.

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Related Concepts

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1. oppressive: Refers to a system or authority that crushes or suppresses people, often through excessive control or cruel treatment.

2. repressive: Refers to actions or policies that prevent or suppress the expression of ideas, feelings, or behaviors.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suppressive' has been used to describe characters or systems that stifle individuality and creativity. In music, there is a genre known as 'suppressive rock' that emphasizes heavy, powerful sounds.

How to Memorize "suppressive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy weight pressing down on something, preventing it from growing or being expressed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'restriction' or 'control'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SUPPRESS: Suppresses Unwanted People, Pressing Down on Expression, Silences Speech.

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