Destructive (adjective)

  1. Causing destruction or damage.
  2. Having the power or tendency to destroy or damage.
  3. Having the quality or power of destroying or damaging.
  4. Having a harmful or negative effect on something.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin destruct- 'unbuilt, destroyed' + -ive.

Examples:

  1. The destructive forces of the hurricane caused widespread devastation.
  2. The destructive criticism was intended to hurt the author's feelings.
  3. The destructive powers of the atom bomb were demonstrated in 1945.
  4. The destructive impact of the disease on the crops was devastating.
  5. The destructive behavior of the teenager led to his expulsion from school.
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