demolishers
[/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃərz/]
nounpl: demolishers
demolidores
1. People or machines that destroy or tear down buildings or structures
The demolishers worked carefully to bring down the old factory without damaging nearby structures.
Os demolidores trabalharam com cuidado para derrubar a fábrica antiga sem danificar as estruturas próximas.
2. People who destroy or defeat someone or something completely
The champion boxer was known as one of the demolishers of his opponents' dreams.
O boxeador campeão era conhecido como um dos demolidores dos sonhos de seus oponentes.
3. Critics or people who thoroughly refute arguments or theories
The demolishers of that outdated theory presented compelling scientific evidence.
Os demolidores dessa teoria desatualizada apresentaram evidências científicas convincentes.
In Brazil, 'demolidores' is primarily used in urban contexts, particularly in discussions about urban renewal, favela removal, and construction projects. The term can be sensitive when referring to forced demolitions in residential areas. In the United States, the term is more commonly used in a neutral construction industry context. Figuratively, both cultures use it to describe people who forcefully disprove arguments or defeat opponents.
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