Cataclysmal and Destructive

Cataclysmal

Cataclysmal adjective - Bringing about ruin or misfortune.
Usage example: a cataclysmal decision to plunge the nation into war

Destructive is a synonym for cataclysmal in help topic. In some cases you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Cataclysmal".

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

Cataclysmal is a synonym for destructive in help topic. You can use "Cataclysmal" instead an adjective "Destructive".

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