Repressiveness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state or condition of being repressive. uncountable

    "Sociologists say that an increased willingness to address sexual problems reflects Spain’s sexual liberation after the repressiveness of the Franco years."

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"Sociologists say that an increased willingness to address sexual problems reflects Spain’s sexual liberation after the repressiveness of the Franco years."

Etymology

From repressive + -ness.

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