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Destructive
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Simple meaning
What does Destructive mean?
Destructive means causing damage.
Dictionary definition
Causing serious damage, harm, or ruin.
Example sentences
Destructive in a sentence
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The destructive storm knocked down trees.
medium
Destructive behavior can hurt people and property.
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The article explained how destructive winds damaged homes near the coast.
Synonyms
Words like Destructive
damagingUse for something that causes harm.
harmfulUse for something that causes injury, damage, or trouble.
Antonyms
Opposite words
helpfulUse for something that supports or improves.
constructiveUse for something that builds, improves, or helps solve problems.
Word family
Destructive word family
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Practice 1
What does destructive mean?
Destructive means causing serious damage, harm, or ruin.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses destructive correctly?
This sentence uses destructive to mean causing damage.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of destructive?
Constructive means helpful or building toward improvement, unlike destructive.
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