Modifies a noun

• behavior: At worse they are at risk for self-destructive behavior including suicide.

• tendency: Nevertheless it aids eradication of a species ' self-destructive tendencies, which might mean wiping out the civilization.

• behavior: A neglected bird will engage in self-destructive behavior, like plucking its own feathers out or making lots of noise.

• habit: Until recently self-destructive habits on the rugby pitch were as Gallic as Perrier and perfume.

• nature: Unable to break free from his self-destructive nature, Rochester inevitably spirals into the pits of despair.

• streak: It may take a generation, but we must question our self-destructive streak.

Modifying Another Word

• ultimately: His actions when fighting for his country in Italy might appear courageous, but they're shown to be foolhardy and ultimately self-destructive.

• even: Lucas ' specific references point straight to the more contradictory, even self-destructive, aspects of the project.

• very: An acquaintance reports " She simply led a very self-destructive life.

• apparently: From our perspective, apparently self-destructive behavior is usually in reality a survival mechanism.

• sometimes: Despite their sometimes self-destructive impulses in 2004 The Vines are back, stronger and more focussed than ever.

• almost: Often it's almost self-destructive to say, ' Don't think of me so highly.

Used with adjective complement

• become: Once past an optimum level, it becomes self-destructive.