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.
政権の抑圧性は基本的な人権の欠如に明らかだった。
When someone tries to control their feelings and not show them.
His repressiveness made it hard for others to understand his true emotions.
彼の抑圧性は、他の人が彼の本当の感情を理解するのを難しくした。