Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Mad and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mad" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Mad
Mad adjective - Feeling or showing anger.
Destructive and mad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Mad".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Mad Scientist: Averted somewhat with Kerensky, as he doesn't realize what he's doing is destructive.
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But then the video spirals into horrifying as Lesley goes completely mad and self-destructive.
Source: Surprise Creepy -
Mad God: Celestia Magic Versus Science: Science and technology derived from it are inherently destructive to the environment.
Source: Fan Fic / The Conversion Bureau
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