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destructively

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstrʌktɪvli]

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Learn how to use destructively in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior or actions”

(adverb) in a way that causes damage or harm to something. When someone does something destructively, they are making things worse or breaking things.

Example

The storm destructively affected the old trees, knocking many of them down.

Example

He didn't act destructively when he disagreed; instead, he expressed his feelings calmly.

Example

How can we stop people from acting destructively during arguments?

Context: “relationships”

(adverb) in a manner that hurts or ruins relationships. Doing something destructively in a relationship makes it harder for people to get along.

Example

They argued, but in the end, they communicated destructively, which helped clear up misunderstandings.

Example

His comments were not meant to be destructively critical; he was trying to help.

Example

Why do some friends act destructively towards each other when they're upset?

How to pronounce destructively

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstrʌktɪvli]

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