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Term: Suppressive

Description:

Suppressive is an adjective that refers to something that has the power or tendency to suppress or inhibit.

Possible Senses and Usages:

1. Controlling or repressive: When used in this sense, suppressive describes something that suppresses or restricts the freedom of individuals or a group. It can be used to describe political systems, governments, or policies.

2. Inhibiting or preventing: In this sense, suppressive means something that restrains or prevents the expression or development of something. It can be used to describe medication, treatments, or measures that restrain certain activities or conditions.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. The suppressive regime censored any form of dissent, controlling what the population could say or think.
2. Under the suppressive government, freedom of speech was severely curtailed, and journalists lived under constant fear.
3. The suppressive policies enacted by the authorities aimed to stifle any opposition or protest against their rule.

Sense 2:

1. The doctor prescribed a suppressive medication to inhibit the growth of the tumor.
2. Regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle can be suppressive of certain diseases.
3. The suppressive measures taken by the company aimed to prevent the spread of confidential information.

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