Pulverise Definition & Meaning

pulverise
verb
  1. destroy completely; "the wrecking ball demolished the building"; "demolish your enemies"; "pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand"
  2. become powder or dust; "When it was blown up, the building powderized"
  3. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains"

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