Pulverise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pulverise is a verb meaning (transitive) To render into dust or powder.
Meaning
(transitive) To render into dust or powder.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.
- (transitive, figurative) To defeat soundly, thrash.
- (intransitive) To become reduced to powder; to fall to dust.
Example Sentences
the stone pulverises easily
Word Forms
- pulverises
- pulverising
- pulverised
- pulverize
Synonyms for pulverise
Depending on context, synonyms include pulver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pulverize, pulverate, pulver, dust, powder, triturate.
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