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Definition of Soul-destroying
1. Adjective. Destructive to the spirit or soul. "Soul-destroying labor"
Definition of Soul-destroying
1. Adjective. Describing something that causes erosion of moral fortitude or that eliminates hope or motivation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Soul-destroying
Literary usage of Soul-destroying
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. General History of the Christian Religion and Church by August Neander, Joseph Torrey (1849)
"But what shall we say of those who, in the sects, are driven about by every wind
of doctrine ; who set forth that which is soul-destroying as saving ..."
2. Annotations Upon Popular Hymns: For Use in Praise Meetings by Charles Seymour Robinson (1893)
"... yes, 'tis he, With garments dyed on Calvary- 4 Rise, touched with gratitude
divine, Turn out his enemy and thine, That soul-destroying monster, sin. ..."
3. A History of Presbyterianism in New England: Its Introduction, Growth, Decay by Alexander Blaikie (1881)
"... as soul-destroying and God-dishonoring, the Presbyterians conscientiously
opposed, and on May 21st, 1783, emitted a testimony concerning it. ..."
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