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How to Say "to dismantle" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto dismantleis demolerC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
verbC1formal
destroying an argument or theory
A hand knocking over a tall tower of wooden building blocks.

Examples

Sus argumentos lograron demoler la defensa del abogado.

His arguments managed to dismantle the lawyer's defense.

El científico demolió la teoría anterior con nuevas evidencias.

The scientist tore apart the previous theory with new evidence.

Abstract Usage

Even though it sounds like construction work, you can use it for ideas. It implies a very thorough, undeniable destruction of a theory or claim.

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