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repressive environment

[rɪˈprɛsɪv ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]
noun phrasepl: repressive environments
ambiente repressivo
1. A social, political, or organizational setting characterized by strict control, suppression of freedoms, and restrictions on individual expression or behavior
Artists fled the country due to the repressive environment imposed by the authoritarian regime.
Artistas fugiram do país devido ao ambiente repressivo imposto pelo regime autoritário.
2. A workplace or institutional setting where employees or members are discouraged from speaking freely or pursuing personal development
The repressive environment at the company stifled innovation and creativity.
O ambiente repressivo na empresa sufocou a inovação e a criatividade.
Synonyms
oppressive atmosphereauthoritarian settingrestrictive climatesuppressive environmentclimate of control
Antonyms
permissive environmentliberal atmospherefree environmentopen climatedemocratic setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente repressivo
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
ambiente repressivo
Common usage in business and political contexts
Portugal
ambiente repressivo
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the thumb
walk on eggshells
iron fist
breathing room is limited
climate of fear
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