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Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

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replacing the word warmer with hotter
replacing the word warmer with hotter

replacing the word nosedive with dip
replacing the word nosedive with dip

replacing the word adapt with adjust
replacing the word adapt with adjust

replacing the word depleted with destroyed
replacing the word depleted with destroyed

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replacing the word depleted with destroyed

Reason: "Destroyed" has a much stronger negative connotation (total ruin) than "depleted" (reduced or used up).