causing destruction; fond of, in the habit of, destroying
injurious, devastating
Cases of word usage
1) a violent whirlpool; a violent or destructive force or series of events (maelstrom)
2) a troublesome or destructive thing, animal etc; a child who is a nuisance (pest)
3) a destructive effect; to damage (something) badly (ravage)
4) a violent and destructive whirlwind (tornado)