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单词 destructive
释义

destructive

adjective

de·​struc·​tive di-ˈstrək-tiv How to pronounce destructive (audio)
1
: causing destruction : ruinous
destructive storm
2
: designed or tending to hurt or destroy
destructive criticism
destructively adverb
destructiveness noun

Synonyms

  • annihilatory
  • calamitous
  • cataclysmal
  • cataclysmic
  • devastating
  • devastative
  • disastrous
  • ruinous
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Example Sentences

It was one of the most destructive storms in recent memory. She argued that the law was destructive of personal liberties. The school is concerned about the destructive behavior of a few students.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

destructive

adjective

de·​struc·​tive di-ˈstrək-tiv How to pronounce destructive (audio)
1
: causing great damage or ruin
a destructive storm
2
: not positive or helpful
destructive criticism

destructive

adjective

1
as in devastating
causing or tending to cause destruction the destructive storm blew down trees all over town, and blew the roof off our neighbor's house

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • devastating
  • disastrous
  • devastative
  • ruinous
  • deadly
  • poisonous
  • lethal
  • calamitous
  • fatal
  • cataclysmic
  • annihilatory
  • murderous
  • harmful
  • fell
  • virulent
  • detrimental
  • pernicious
  • cataclysmal
  • deleterious
  • killer
  • antibiotic
  • deathly
  • pestilent
  • biocidal
  • baleful
  • mortal
  • vital

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • constructive
  • protective
  • nondestructive
  • productive
  • creative
  • harmless
  • useful
  • formative
  • innocuous
  • helpful
  • innocent
  • healthy
  • healthful
  • preservative
  • wholesome
  • inoffensive
  • ameliorative
  • salubrious
  • nonfatal
  • nonlethal
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2
as in disastrous
bringing about ruin or misfortune technology used for destructive ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disastrous
  • fatal
  • catastrophic
  • unfortunate
  • ruinous
  • damning
  • calamitous
  • cataclysmic
  • damaging
  • fateful
  • harmful
  • apocalyptic
  • pernicious
  • detrimental
  • deleterious
  • injurious
  • cataclysmal
  • apocalyptical
  • hurtful
  • baneful
  • evil
  • noxious
  • adverse
  • prejudicial
  • hapless
  • luckless
  • baleful
  • ill-starred
  • ill-fated
  • ill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • happy
  • fortuitous
  • fortunate
  • encouraging
  • providential
  • optimistic
  • lucky
  • promising
  • fluky
  • bright
  • upbeat
  • flukey
  • fair
  • hopeful
  • propitious
  • golden
  • auspicious
  • rosy
  • heartening
  • rose-colored
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