This is the 10754th most frequent Spanish word.
derribó
"Knocked down" or "brought down."
Used here to mean 'to knock down' something physically.
El fuerte viento derribó varios árboles.
The strong wind knocked down several trees.
Used here metaphorically to imply discrediting or invalidating arguments.
La crítica derribó sus argumentos débiles.
The critique tore down his weak arguments.
Applied in a sports context, implying overpowering or defeating someone physically.