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pulverize

/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does pulverize mean?

verb

to reduce to dust or powder, typically by crushing or grinding; to defeat or overwhelm completely.

Example

"The heavy artillery was used to pulverize the enemy's defenses."

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