Ameliorative and Destructive
Opposite meaning words
Ameliorative
Ameliorative adjective - Tending to ameliorate.
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Synonyms for Ameliorative
Destructive is an antonym for ameliorative.
Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Usage example: the destructive storm blew down trees all over town, and blew the roof off our neighbor's house
Ameliorative is an antonym for destructive.
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