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destructive

adjective/dɨʃtɾuˈtivu/medium

des·tru·ti·vo

Definition

Causing destruction; tending to destroy or ruin.
The hurricane had a devastating destructive power.
Constant destructive criticism eroded his confidence.
Common collocations
destructive behaviordestructive forcedestructive criticism

Etymology

Do latim 'destructivus, -a, -um'.

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