 pulverize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust | |
| Synonyms: | powderise powder pulverise powderize | |
| Examples: | "pulverize the grains" |
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| Related terms: | disintegrate powder powder grind | |
| 2. | [ verb ] destroy completely | |
| Synonyms: | demolish pulverise | |
| Examples: | "the wrecking ball demolished the building" "demolish your enemies" "pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand" |
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| Related terms: | destroy pulverization demolition razing | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (food) apply powder to | |
| Synonyms: | powderize powderise pulverise powder | |
| Examples: | "She powdered her nose" "The King wears a powdered wig" |
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| Related terms: | disintegrate grind make_up talc powderize powder | |
| Similar spelling: |
pulverized Pulver pulverise pulverised pullover pull_over |
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