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adjective
- 1. causing great and irreparable damage: "the destructive power of weapons" Similar Opposite
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4 days ago · Destructive: Most people are frightened and run outdoors. People find it difficult to stand in upper floors. Heavy objects and furniture overturn or topple. Big church bells may ring. Old or poorly-built structures suffer considerable damage. Some well-built structures are slightly damaged.
4 days ago · Terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Definitions of terrorism are complex and controversial; because of the inherent ferocity of terrorism, the term in its popular usage has developed an intense stigma.
1 day ago · A weapon of mass destruction ( WMD) is a biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, or any other weapon that can kill or significantly harm many people or cause great damage to artificial structures (e.g., buildings), natural structures (e.g., mountains), or the biosphere. The scope and usage of the term has evolved and been disputed, often ...
4 days ago · Safeopedia Explains Destructive Testing. In occupational safety, destructive testing is used to verify the protective capabilities of various types of machinery and personal protective equipment by subjecting them to physical or chemical stressors to determine their point of failure.
2 days ago · It is defined as any change or disturbance to the environment perceived to be deleterious or undesirable. As indicated by the I=PAT equation, environmental impact (I) or degradation is caused by the combination of an already very large and increasing human population (P), continually increasing economic growth or per capita affluence (A), and ...
4 days ago · The self-destructive type is inward-turning, self-punishing, angry, conforming, and displays deferential and ingratiating behaviors. Their behavior tends to deteriorate over time, becoming increasingly high-strung and moody, and they may also be at risk for suicide.
5 days ago · The frequency of an event and the magnitude of its impact influence whether an event is regarded as a disaster.
5 days ago · Violence, an act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm. The damage inflicted by violence may be physical, psychological, or both. Violence may be distinguished from aggression, a more general type of hostile behaviour that may be physical, verbal, or passive in nature.
5 days ago · Four of the main characteristics of groupthink include pressure to conform, the illusion of invulnerability, self-censorship, and unquestioned beliefs. Other signs include rationalizing, self-censorship, mindguards, and direct pressure.
4 days ago · Conflict can be constructive. People who work together to solve a problem reach a better understanding of each other and are apt to be happier with the outcome. Conflict can also be negative. In destructive conflict, people attack each other rather than the problem. They try to hurt each other. Destructive conflict is not healthy for ...
