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Noun: repressiveness  ri'pre-siv-nus
  1. A feeling of being oppressed
    "The repressiveness of the regime stifled creativity and free speech";
    - oppression, oppressiveness
     
  2. The quality or state of being repressive or restrictive
    "The repressiveness of the regime led to widespread discontent"

Type of: depression