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Definition of Destructive
1. Adjective. Causing destruction or much damage. "Destructive criticism"
Similar to: Annihilating, Annihilative, Devastating, Withering, Blasting, Ruinous, Cataclysmal, Cataclysmic, Caustic, Corrosive, Erosive, Mordant, Vitriolic, Crushing, Devastating, Damaging, Negative, Erosive, Iconoclastic, Ravaging, Soul-destroying, Wasteful
Also: Harmful, Negative
Antonyms: Constructive
Derivative terms: Destroy, Destructiveness
Also: Harmful, Negative
Antonyms: Constructive
Derivative terms: Destroy, Destructiveness
Definition of Destructive
1. a. Causing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievous; pernicious; -- often with of or to; as, intemperance is destructive of health; evil examples are destructive to the morals of youth.
2. n. One who destroys; a radical reformer; a destructionist.
Definition of Destructive
1. Adjective. Causing destruction; damaging. ¹
2. Adjective. Causing break down or disassembly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Destructive
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Destructive
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