brutal repression

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

Highlights the extreme cruelty and lack of humanity in the repression.

repressionADJECTIVE + NOUN (meaning: using force to control people)

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brutal

Examples (10)

  • The trade unions suffered brutal repression after the coup.
  • The regime was known for its brutal repression of dissidents.
  • Witnesses reported widespread acts of brutal repression against the civilian population.
  • Such brutal repression cannot be tolerated in a civilized society.
  • The international community condemned the government's brutal repression of peaceful protests.
  • Throughout history, many movements for freedom have faced brutal repression.
  • The documentary exposed the brutal repression endured by political prisoners.
  • Fearing brutal repression, many activists went into hiding.
  • The leader justified the brutal repression as necessary for national security.
  • Despite the brutal repression, the spirit of resistance remained strong.