demoliu

[de-mo-LI-u]

verb

demolished, tore down

1. Past tense of demolir: to destroy or tear down a building or structure

They demolished the old building last month.

Eles demoliram o edifício antigo no mês passado.

2. To completely destroy or ruin something (figurative)

The criticism demolished his confidence.

A crítica demoliu sua confiança.

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General Brazilian

demoliu

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

demoliu

Standard usage in Portugal

demoliu as esperanças de alguém (destroyed someone's hopes)

demoliu a reputação (destroyed the reputation)

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