Destructive
/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
Causing a lot of damage or harm, like when a big storm knocks down trees or when someone breaks their favorite toy.
Examples
- The storm was so destructive that it knocked down many trees in our neighborhood.
- My little brother had a destructive habit of breaking his toys whenever he got mad.
- The fire was destructive and burned down the old barn that we used to play in.
Synonyms
damaging
harmful
ruinous
wrecking
devastating
Antonyms
helpful
building
protective
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