Synonyms for suppressive
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That serves to suppress.
Example sentences
- restrictive I find the concept of Globish restrictive and unreal.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| suppressive | steady | |
| restrictive | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- restrictive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (restrictive3 = 3 syllables).