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🌀destructive

adjective
/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
Destruction desuetude

Meaning

Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
causing damage; harmful

Example Sentences

Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities.

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

Example Expressions

destructive criticism

Synonyms

damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic
Entry 1
damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic
Entry 2
damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous

Antonyms

constructive, helpful, beneficial, creative
Entry 1
constructive, helpful, beneficial
Entry 2
constructive, beneficial, creative, helpful

Collocations

destructive force, destructive behavior, destructive power, destructive effect, highly destructive
Entry 1
destructive force, destructive behavior, destructive power, destructive effect
Entry 2
destructive force, destructive behavior, highly destructive

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