housewrecker

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa que destrói ou demole casas.

A noun referring to a person or thing that wrecks or demolishes houses.

1. Literal meaningB1formaltechnical

   A person who demolishes or tears down houses.

   Demolidor de casas

   • The housewrecker arrived with a crane to take down the old building.
   • He worked as a housewrecker for a construction company.
   • After the storm, a team of housewreckers cleared the damaged structures.

   Sinônimoswrecker

2. Figurative or slang meaningB2informalamerican

   A person, especially in romantic relationships, who causes the breakup of a marriage or home.

   Destruidor de lares

   • She was labeled a housewrecker after the affair was discovered.
   • He blamed the housewrecker for ruining his family.
   • Don't be a housewrecker; respect other people's relationships.

   Sinônimosjezebelseducertemptress