ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Repressiveness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Repressiveness is a noun meaning The state or condition of being repressive.

Meaning

The state or condition of being repressive.

Example Sentences

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restrictiveness, hyperrepression, suppressiveness, reclusiveness, suppression, restrainedness.

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