Synonyms of destructive
10 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for destructive is ruinous. Other synonyms of destructive are calamitous, harmful and devastating. The opposite of destructive is constructive.
Synonyms and similar words for destructive
adjectiveMore synonyms
- calamitousCausing or involving calamity; disastrous.
- catastrophic
- devastatingCausing devastation.
- disastrous
- eradicativeTending or serving to eradicate; curing or destroying thoroughly, as a disease or any evil.
- harmfulCausing or likely to cause harm or damage; injurious.
- pernicious
- ruinousCausing ruin; destructive, calamitous.
- wrackfulRuinous; destructive.
- wreckfulCausing wreckage; ruinous.
Opposite of destructive
adjectiveMore antonyms
- constructiveRelating to or causing construction.
- nondestructiveThat does not result in destruction or damage.
- non-destructive
- productive
Meaning of destructive
- adjective Causing destruction; damaging.
- adjective Causing breakdown or disassembly.
- adjective Lossy; causing irreversible change.
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Questions about synonyms of destructive
- What is another word for destructive?
- Destructive has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ruinous, calamitous, harmful and devastating.
- What is the opposite of destructive?
- The opposite of destructive is constructive. Other antonyms of destructive are nondestructive.
- What does destructive mean?
- Destructive means causing destruction; damaging.
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