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repress vs repressive

repressive vs repress

repress is not an adjective while repressive is an adjective.

repress is a verb but repressive is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repress No No Yes No
repressive No Yes No No
repress (adjective) repressive (adjective)
restrictive of action
repress (verb) repressive (verb)
block the action of
put out of one's consciousness
suppress in order to conceal or hide
put down by force or intimidation
impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
Difference between repress and repressive

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