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oppress vs oppressive

oppressive vs oppress

oppress is not an adjective while oppressive is an adjective.

oppress is a verb but oppressive is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oppress No No Yes No
oppressive No Yes No No
oppress (adjective) oppressive (adjective)
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
oppress (verb) oppressive (verb)
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
cause to suffer
Difference between oppress and oppressive

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