tear down
US /ter daʊn/
UK /ter daʊn/
1.
derribar, demoler
to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is old or not wanted
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They decided to tear down the old factory to build new apartments.
Decidieron derribar la antigua fábrica para construir nuevos apartamentos.
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The city plans to tear down several abandoned buildings in the area.
La ciudad planea derribar varios edificios abandonados en la zona.
2.
destrozar, criticar duramente
to criticize someone or something severely
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The critics really tore down his latest movie.
Los críticos realmente destrozaron su última película.
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She felt completely torn down by his harsh words.
Se sintió completamente destrozada por sus duras palabras.