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demoledor

devastating

adjective deh-moh-leh-DOHR Rare

Also means

crushing

Usage Note

Demoledor derives from demoler ('to demolish') and describes something that utterly destroys an argument, a reputation, or a rival. It is commonly used in journalism and political commentary — a crítica demoledora is a crushing review that leaves nothing standing. The feminine form is demoledora.

Examples

"El informe fue demoledor para el gobierno."

Natural Translation

The report was devastating for the government.

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