destructive behavior

noun phrase

Meaning

Actions that cause harm, damage, or ruin to oneself, others, or property.

Examples

Therapists often help patients identify and replace destructive behavior with healthier coping mechanisms.
Constant criticism of a partner is a form of destructive behavior that can ruin a relationship.

Synonyms: harmful, damaging, self-defeating, pernicious

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destructive behavior

noun phrase

Pronunciation: dɪˈstrʌktɪv bɪˈheɪvjər

Definition

Actions that cause harm, damage, or ruin to oneself, others, or property.

Examples

Therapists often help patients identify and replace destructive behavior with healthier coping mechanisms.
Constant criticism of a partner is a form of destructive behavior that can ruin a relationship.
The company's destructive behavior toward the environment led to massive public protests and legal action.

Synonyms of destructive behavior

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Antonyms of destructive behavior

Words with the opposite meaning to destructive behavior:

constructive

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