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What is the suffix for oppressive?

There is no specific suffix for "oppressive". "Oppressive" itself is an adjective, meaning "unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint".

However, if you're looking for related terms, you could consider these suffixes:

* -ly: This suffix turns adjectives into adverbs, so "oppressively" would describe something that is done in an oppressive way.

* -ness: This suffix turns adjectives into nouns, so "oppressiveness" would refer to the quality of being oppressive.

There are also other words related to "oppressive" that use different suffixes, such as:

* oppression: the state of being oppressed

* oppressor: one who oppresses

* opprobrious: expressing or containing great scorn or reproach

* oppugnant: contradicting or opposing

Ultimately, the best suffix to use depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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