Crossword Dictionary

The Crossword Dictionary explains the answers for the crossword clue 'Frantic'. If more than one Crossword Definition exists for a clue they will all be shown below. Links to Crossword Dictionary entries can be found when searching for clues using the Crossword Solver - Frantic
DESTRUCTIVE (11)

destructive

destructive - a 
causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism" 

wordplays

If something causes a lot of damage, you can talk about its destructive force or power. Something is destructive when it really messes things up.

The word destructive comes from the Latin destruere which means literally to unbuild. In addition to describing a storm or battle, the word can be used for the things people say as well as do. If your mother's comments about your weight cause you to eat more bon bons, you could say that her remarks were destructive to your diet.

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