Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Rebellious and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rebellious" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Rebellious
Rebellious adjective - Taking part in a rebellion.
Destructive and rebellious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Rebellious".
Nearby Words: rebellion, rebelliousness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- A variation occurs in Misfits, where most of the main characters - who are notably dysfunctional, self-destructive and rebellious - get brainwashed into becoming eerie, do-gooding Stepford Smilers with no hint of their former personalities.
- As a result, the fatherless James grows up to be rebellious, self-destructive, cocky, and a bit more of a Jerk Ass, rather than being something of a humorless swot at the Academy and then later developing into just being a bit impetuous and unconventional.
Source: Disappeared Dad
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