repressiveness
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/rɪˈpresɪvnəs/
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/rɪˈpresɪvnəs/
noun
R
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.
R
When someone tries to control their feelings and not show them.
His repressiveness made it hard for others to understand his true emotions.
translation
When a government or authority is very controlling and limits people's freedom.; When someone tries to control their feelings and not show them.