Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Severe and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Severe
Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Destructive and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Severe".
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- Instead, their severe underestimation of just how powerful they are caused them to inadvertently cause destructive shockwaves which ended civilisation.
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All of this have caused her to develop very severe psychological issues and self-destructive habits, such as continual self-deprecation and hitting herself for every mistake she makes.
Source: All of the Other Reindeer -
His readiness to discard body parts at the first sign of trouble is actually a symptom of self-destructive rejection of his artificial body and severe depression.
Source: Easily Detachable Robot Parts
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