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destructive

adjectivegeneral usecommon/dɨʃtɾuˈtivu/des·tru·ti·vo

Definition

1

Causing destruction; tending to destroy or ruin.

Usage examples

“The hurricane had a devastating destructive power.”
“Constant destructive criticism eroded his confidence.”

Common combinations

destructive behaviordestructive forcedestructive criticism