Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Pathetic and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pathetic" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Pathetic
Pathetic adjective - Deserving of one's pity.
Destructive and pathetic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Pathetic".
Nearby Words: pathos, pathetically, pathetics
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Then, later in the series, we got an uncompromising look at how pathetic, dangerous and destructive he genuinely was.
Source: Cerebus Retcon -
Gyarados is a ferocious, destructive sea serpent that can level cities, and evolves from the somewhat pathetic Magikarp.
Source: Sea Monster - Lola from Kit Whitfield's Benighted is pathetic, self-loathing and self destructive, turning away from or turning on anyone who might help her.
Source: Classical Anti-Hero
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