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repressive vs repress

repress vs repressive

repressive is an adjective but repress is not an adjective.

repressive is not a verb while repress is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repressive No Yes No No
repress No No Yes No
repressive (adjective) repress (adjective)
restrictive of action
repressive (verb) repress (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 repressive and repress

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