Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Refractory and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Destructive and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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Refractory and Destructive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/destructive/refractory
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