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pulverize

verb
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example Sentences

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

Synonyms

crush, grind, demolish, shatter, smash

Antonyms

build, construct, assemble

Collocations

pulverize into dust, pulverize completely, pulverize rocks

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