
Destructive
Physical Impact
Emphasizes the physical harm or damage to objects, animals, or people.

The destructive wildfire consumed the entire forest.
Severity
Used to describe actions or events with serious and potentially irreversible impacts.

Their reckless driving was destructive to the safety of pedestrians.
Emotional Tone
Carries a negative emotional tone, suggesting disapproval or concern.

The news about the hurricane's destructive path worried everyone.
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CatastrophicDamageDetrimentalDevastateDisastrousHarmfulInjuriousRuinous
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