destructive (dɪˈstrʌktɪv
)
Definitions
adjective
- postpositive and foll by of or to causing or tending to cause the destruction (of)
- intended to disprove or discredit, esp without positive suggestions or help; negative ⇒
destructive criticism
Compare constructive (sense 1)
Alternative Forms
deˈstructively adverb deˈstructiveness destructivity (ˌdiːstrʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ) noun Synonyms
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Maybe this terrible virus is carried in the genes, which harbour other destructive viruses.
, Somewhere East of Life (1994)Game Gear There's nothing more destructive to your plans for destruction than wrestling with your game controller's wires.
Maxim (2005)Those textile workers tried to fight that destructive logic by smashing the machines.
Globe and Mail (2003)Raising doubts would also break your husband's heart and be terribly destructive.
Sun, News of the World (2001)If giving is destructive of respect and independence, then we are left with nothing but spending.
, THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)