destructive

/dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/
adj 3

Collocations

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, seem | become

ADV

extremely, highly, very

downright, wholly

The factory's wholly destructive impact on the local ecosystem forced the government to shut it down.

quite

potentially

Heavy rain and strong winds can potentially destructive to old buildings in coastal areas.

environmentally

Plastic bags are environmentally destructive because they take hundreds of years to decompose.

PREP

of

Heavy rainfall was destructive of the old buildings in the historic town center.

to

Constant criticism can be destructive to a child's confidence and self-esteem.

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