destructive of

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

Used to specify what is being harmed or destroyed (often abstract concepts).

destructivedestructive + PREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • Clearing trees by burning is highly destructive of the forest environment.
  • Such gossip is destructive of trust and friendship within the team.
  • Constant criticism can be destructive of a young person's self-esteem.
  • The new surveillance policy was seen as destructive of fundamental civil liberties.
  • A culture of fear is ultimately destructive of creativity and innovation.
  • This kind of cynical behavior is destructive of the very fabric of society.
  • His selfish actions were destructive of the family's unity.
  • The relentless pursuit of profit can be destructive of ethical standards.
  • That political ideology is inherently destructive of individual freedom.
  • Ignoring expert advice proved destructive of their entire long-term strategy.