destructive
US /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
・UK /dɪ'strʌktɪv/
B2
adj.AdjectiveCausing a very large amount of damage
Families were without homes because of the destructive storm
adj.AdjectiveTending to demolish or tear down; negative; unhelpful.
Destructive criticism can be more harmful than helpful.
adj.AdjectiveCharacterized by actions that destroy or harm.
His destructive behavior led to him being expelled from school.
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The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
- there to have maximum destructive impact. Well the level of radiation today almost 70
there to have maximum destructive impact. Well the level of radiation today almost 70
- there to have maximum destructive impact. Well the level of radiation today almost 70
there to have maximum destructive impact. Well the level of radiation today almost 70
Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week
- In the absence of information, people's anxiety leads them into potentially destructive areas.
In the absence of information, people's anxiety leads them into potentially destructive areas.
How China crushed Hong Kong
- Its leader, Mao Zedong, had unleashed violent and destructive policies...
Its leader, Mao Zedong, had unleashed violent and destructive policies...
The 11 Greatest Threats To Humanity
- On top of this, longer and more damaging wildfire seasons, more destructive hurricanes, heat waves, food insecurity, and
On top of this, longer and more damaging wildfire seasons, more destructive hurricanes, heat waves, food insecurity, and
- And even if these machines don't become malevolent or evil, what happens when those programmed to kill fall into the wrong hands, or when AI programmed to do something good go about it with a destructive method?
And even if these machines don't become malevolent or evil, what happens when those programmed to kill fall into the wrong hands, or when AI programmed to do something good go about it with a destructive method?
The Cascadia Fault Is Ready To Rupture: A MEGA Earthquake Is Coming!
- These events serve as sobering reminders of the destructive power of megathrust earthquakes and the critical importance of preparation and resilience.
These events serve as sobering reminders of the destructive power of megathrust earthquakes and the critical importance of preparation and resilience.
- These events serve as sobering reminders of the destructive power of megathrust earthquakes and the critical importance of preparation and resilience.
These events serve as sobering reminders of the destructive power of megathrust earthquakes and the critical importance of preparation and resilience.
Elderly Care: Vision and Hearing Loss
- Too little or too much lighting could both be destructive to their eyesight.
Too little or too much lighting could both be destructive to their eyesight.
- Too little or too much lighting could both be destructive to their eyesight.
Too little or too much lighting could both be destructive to their eyesight.
The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror
- Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself, a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.
Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself, a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.
- Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself—a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.
Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself—a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.
Hurricane Facts for Kids - Fun Facts With Hamlet the Hamster | Educational Videos by Mocomi
- If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.
If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.
- If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists, so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.
If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists, so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.
Can your genes make you violent? | BBC Ideas
- Violence, though deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, has to be one of the most destructive of human behaviors.
Violence, though deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, has to be one of the most destructive of human behaviors.
- Violence, though deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, has to be one of the most destructive of human behaviors.
Violence, though deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, has to be one of the most destructive of human behaviors.
Meduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys - Lose Control
- I know I can be destructive, and I can change the atmosphere, ah, ah.
I know I can be destructive, and I can change the atmosphere, ah, ah.
- I know I can be destructive
I know I can be destructive