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destructive
US /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
・UK /dɪ'strʌktɪv/
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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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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 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
The 11 Greatest Threats To Humanity
- more destructive hurricanes, heat waves, food insecurity
more destructive hurricanes, heat waves, food insecurity
- go about it with a destructive method?
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.
Why Americans Have No Economic Future
- The only time debt was this high in US history was World War Two, the bloodiest, most destructive conflict in human history.
The only time debt was this high in US history was World War Two, the bloodiest, most destructive conflict in human history.
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.
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.
- It is still one of the tallest dams in the world, but it holds no water, and instead serves as a reminder of one of the most destructive and needless disasters in Italian history.
It is still one of the tallest dams in the world, but it holds no water, and instead serves as a reminder of one of the most destructive and needless disasters in Italian history.
Life During Wartime in Ukraine | February 28, 2022
- On Sunday, there were concerns that Russian President Putin was authorizing more destructive weapons in an effort to inflict more damage on Ukraine and end the conflict faster.
On Sunday, there were concerns that Russian President Putin was authorizing more destructive weapons in an effort to inflict more damage on Ukraine and end the conflict faster.
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.