Destructive
Destructive adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.
Spiteful and destructive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spiteful" instead an adjective "Destructive".
Spiteful
Spiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Destructive and spiteful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destructive" instead an adjective "Spiteful".
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Both words in one sentence
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In a spiteful and mutually-destructive way.
Source: Series / Revenge -
A man doing this usually is the oppressive male, and a spiteful destructive bastard at that.
Source: Break-Up Bonfire
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