Restitutive refers to actions or measures that aim to restore something to its previous state or to provide compensation for a wrong that has been done. The antonyms for the word restitutive include destructive, damaging, harmful, hurtful, and injurious. These words suggest actions that cause harm, destruction, or injury to something or someone, rather than restoring or compensating for it. For instance, an action might be destructive when it causes severe damage to a property or ecosystem without providing a way to restore it. Likewise, an action might be harmful when it causes physical or emotional pain to another person, rather than making amends for a wrongdoing.