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    Derrumbar (en. Overthrow)

    /de.rum.ˈbaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause something to fall or to collapse.
    The rain collapsed several houses in the area.
    La lluvia derrumbó varias casas en la zona.
    To destroy someone's morale or confidence.
    The defeat in the match shattered his self-esteem.
    La derrota en el partido derrumbó su autoestima.
    To undo something that was built or established.
    The new plan undermined what had been achieved over the years.
    El nuevo plan derrumbó lo que se había logrado en años.

    Etymology

    It comes from old Spanish 'derrumbar', which originates from 'derrumbarse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to collapse walls
    To make the barriers one has against something fall.
    derrumbar murallas
    to crush hopes
    To destroy someone's illusions or expectations.
    derrumbar esperanzas
    to debunk myths
    To refute beliefs that were considered true.
    derrumbar mitos

    Related Words

    collapse
    Action of collapsing.
    derrumbamiento
    breakdown
    Physical fall or crumbling.
    colapso
    destruction
    Action of destruction, which involves a collapse.
    destrucción

    Slang Meanings

    To awaken a drastic change in a situation.
    That news ruined the party.
    Esa noticia derrumbó la fiesta.
    To be in shock at an event.
    When he found out what happened, he was left in shock.
    Cuando supo lo que pasó, se quedó derrumbado.