Synonyms: devastating, withering, annihilating, annihilative
Definition: wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Usage: possessing annihilative power; a devastating hurricane; the guns opened a withering fire
Similar words: destructive
Definition: causing destruction or much damage
Usage: a policy that is destructive to the economy; destructive criticism
Synonyms: devastating, crushing
Definition: physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Usage: a crushing blow; a crushing rejection; bone-crushing
Similar words: destructive
Definition: causing destruction or much damage
Usage: a policy that is destructive to the economy; destructive criticism
Synonyms: devastating, withering, annihilating
Definition: making light of
Usage: afire with annihilating invective; a devastating portrait of human folly; to compliments inflated I've a withering reply- W.S.Gilbert
Similar words: disrespectful
Definition: exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
Usage: remarks disrespectful of the law; disrespectful in the presence of his parents; disrespectful toward his teacher