repressiveness

/rɪˈprɛsɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being repressive; the tendency to control or limit freedom.
    • Many people criticized the repressiveness of the new laws.
    • The repressiveness of the school's atmosphere caused students to feel anxious.
    • The repressiveness of the regime made daily life difficult for citizens.
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