Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Shocking and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Destructive and shocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Shocking".
Both words in one sentence
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This makes the immensely violent and destructive shift they undergo when the Little Sister is in danger all the more shocking and disconcerting.
Source: Gentle Giant - Of course, Euronymous knew that Dead was suicidal, and purposely blocked him from receiving treatment so that his self-destructive behavior would establish the band's shocking reputation.
Source: Fatal Method Acting -
It is a shocking habit—destructive to the logical faculty.
Source: Great Detective
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