repressive

A government, especially an authoritarian one, that uses force to control its people.

sistema represivo

A broader social or political structure that unfairly controls and restricts people.

Una estructura social o política más amplia que controla y restringe injustamente a las personas.

medida represiva

A specific action, law, or policy intended to control people and suppress dissent.

Una acción, ley o política específica destinada a controlar a las personas y reprimir la disidencia.

A form of government where a ruler has total power and severely restricts opposition.

Refers to the state's machinery (e.g., police, military) used for control and suppression.