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de·struc·tive  (d-strktv)
adj.
1. Causing or wreaking destruction; ruinous: a destructive act; a policy that is destructive to the economy.
2. Designed or tending to disprove or discredit: destructive criticism.

de·structive·ly adv.
de·structive·ness, destruc·tivi·ty (dstrk-tv-t) n.

destructive
Adjective
1. causing or capable of causing harm, damage, or injury
2. intended to discredit, esp. without positive suggestions or help: destructive speeches against the platform
destructively adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.destructive - causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism"
harmful - causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"
negative - characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features; "a negative outlook on life"; "a colorless negative personality"; "a negative evaluation"; "a negative reaction to an advertising campaign"
constructive - constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; "constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission"

destructive
Translations
Spanish destructive [dɪsˈtrʌktɪv] adjdestructivo, destructor(a)
French destructive [dɪsˈtrʌktɪv] adjdestructeur/trice
German destructive [dɪsˈtrʌktɪv] destroy adjzerstörerisch;
(child, criticism etc) → destruktiv

Italian destructive [dɪsˈtrʌktɪv] adjdistruttivo/a

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THE OXEN once upon a time sought to destroy the Butchers, who practiced a trade destructive to their race.
Certainly a Government might possess such a destructive machine.
It consists in some defect or ugliness which is not painful or destructive.
 
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