exercising absolute political control
The totalitarian regime suppressed all political opposition.
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hinder; hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
steering mechanism; grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers
shyness; fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
outburst; a speech of violent denunciation
huge; of great force or power
kiss-up; try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
lethargy; a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
convoluted; highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious