Definition: designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
Usage: negative criticism
Similar words: destructive
Definition: causing destruction or much damage
Usage: a policy that is destructive to the economy; destructive criticism
Synonyms: detrimental, damaging, prejudicial, prejudicious
Definition: (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
Usage: damaging to career and reputation; the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant
Similar words: harmful
Definition: causing or capable of causing harm
Usage: too much sun is harmful to the skin; harmful effects of smoking