Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Ending and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ending" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Ending
Ending noun - The last part of a process or action.
Destructive and ending are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Ending".
Both words in one sentence
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However, the never ending battle continues until all destructive forces are eliminated.
Source: Video Game / Mega Man 1 - In Meria's route, it's even worse, as the only way to get a reasonably "good" ending is to backstab Meria and side with Marietta despite everything you've been through together and the self-destructive loyalty she's shown you.
Source: Bittersweet Ending / Video Games - Destructive Savior: Whoever you use in the first two games, and if you don't get the "Tyrant" ending in Unleashed, you will also play this as a monster from the "Earth Defender" and "GDF" factions.
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