repressiveness
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/rɪˈpresɪvnəs/
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/rɪˈpresɪvnəs/
When a government or authority is very controlling and limits people's freedom.
The repressiveness of the regime was evident in the lack of basic human rights.
政权的压制性在缺乏基本人权中显而易见。
When someone tries to control their feelings and not show them.
His repressiveness made it hard for others to understand his true emotions.
他的压制性使其他人难以理解他的真实情感。