repressiveness

noun

repressiveness

noun

Etymology From repressive + -ness.

1

The state or condition of being repressive.

Sociologists say that an increased willingness to address sexual problems reflects Spain’s sexual liberation after the repressiveness of the Franco years.2007 February 11, Dan Bilefsky, “Spain Says Adiós Siesta and Hola Viagra”, in New York Times:

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