Destructive meaning

What does “destructive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“destructive” is an adjective with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: causing destruction or much damage.

destructive

adjective

  1. causing destruction or much damage

    “a policy that is destructive to the economy”

    “destructive criticism”

    Oppositesconstructive

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University