Synonyms for destructive

Adjective

1. destructive (vs. constructive), annihilative, annihilating, devastating, withering, blasting, ruinous, cataclysmal, cataclysmic, caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic, crushing, devastating, damaging, negative, erosive, obliterating, obscurant, ravaging, soul-destroying, wasteful, harmful, negative

usage: causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism"