Meaning & use
destructive
Causing or tending to cause great damage or harm.
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The wildfire proved especially destructive to homes near the forest's edge.
His destructive habits eventually cost him his job and his marriage.
A note on using this word
Applies both to physical damage and to behavior that harms relationships or well-being.
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