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/sah-KAH-rehl eh KWEHR-oh ah AH-seh-gah-dah — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/

To harshly criticize someone behind their back, verbally destroy their reputation. This is a specific variant of intense gossiping. In the Río de la Plata region, the skin that's pulled off doesn't grow back.

Example

"They ripped apart the new employee at lunch."

"Don't be like that, stop tearing them down."

Regional synonyms:

Hombre extremadamente musculoso, con el cuerpo muy marcado y trabajado en el gym. Superlativo de 'trabado' que se usa para describir un físico impresionante.