8
unhealthy(adjective, distressing, harmful, injurious, damaging)
8
virulent(adjective, unhealthy, rotten, inexpedience, noxious)
7
fateful(adjective, help, deadly, arouse bad emotions)
7
ill(adjective, rude, negative, vicious, wicked)
7
self-destructive
7
subversive(verb, adjective, destruction, injurious, damaging)
7
unfavorable(adjective, bad, negative, contrary, harmful)
6
cancerous(verb, adjective, injurious, devastating, malignant)
6
caustic(adjective, disparaging, hurtful)
6
corrosive(adjective, bitter, disparaging, hurtful, inexpedience)
6
disadvantageous(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind, contrary)
6
internecine(verb, adjective, harmful, injurious, damaging)
6
killing(adjective, bad, heavy, destruction, savage)
6
vicious(adjective, bad, evil, harsh, violent)
5
annihilative(adjective, harmful, injurious, damaging, aper)
5
contrary(adjective, negative, critical, unfavorable, disapproving)
5
critical(adjective, heavy, negative, hostile, acute)
5
cruel(adjective, harsh, violent, vicious, fierce)
5
foul(adjective, evil, corrupt, immoral, harmful)
5
hostile(adjective, violent, negative, critical, contrary)
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