destructively (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrʌktɪvli/
Definition
In a way that causes damage or harm.
Examples
The fire spread destructively through the old building, leaving only ashes.
He argued destructively, tearing down every idea without offering solutions.
The storm's winds blew destructively, uprooting trees and damaging homes.
How to Use destructively
- act destructively (collocation)
- to behave in a way that causes harm — "When he's angry, he tends to act destructively towards his belongings."
- destructively criticize (collocation)
- to criticize in a way that is unhelpful and only aims to tear down — "Her boss always criticized her destructively, never offering any guidance."
- destructively impact (collocation)
- to have a very negative effect on something — "The new policy could destructively impact small businesses."
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