Pulverize Definition
pŭlvə-rīz
pulverized, pulverizes, pulverizing
verb
pulverized, pulverizes, pulverizing
To crush, grind, etc. into a powder or dust.
Webster's New World
To be crushed, ground, etc. into powder or dust.
Webster's New World
To break down completely; demolish.
Webster's New World
To overwhelm or defeat utterly.
The visitors pulverized the home team.
American Heritage
(American) Alternative spelling of pulverise.
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Origin of Pulverize
Middle English pulverizen from Late Latin pulverizāre from Latin pulvis pulver- dust
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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