pulverize meaning and definition

PULVERIZE verb

Definition of pulverize (verb)

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