oppressiveness
noun/əˈpresɪvnəs/
/əˈpresɪvnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of a government treating people in a cruel and unfair way, not giving them freedom, rights, etc.
- the oppressiveness of the regime
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- the fact of the weather being extremely hot and unpleasant with a lack of fresh air
- the oppressiveness of the climate
- the fact of a situation or relationship making you feel unhappy and anxious
- the oppressiveness of life in a small town
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