repressive

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

sistema repressivo

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

Uma estrutura social ou política mais ampla que controla e restringe injustamente as pessoas.

medida repressiva

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

Uma ação, lei ou política específica destinada a controlar as pessoas e reprimir a dissidência.

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.