Pulverize
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌlvərˌaɪz/
Pulverize (verb)
- To break something into very small pieces, so it becomes powder or dust.
- To destroy something with strong force, leaving it in pieces.
- To defeat or weaken someone or something completely.
Examples
- The machine pulverizes the dried leaves into dust.
- A mortar can pulverize herbs into fine dust.