pulverize
Translation
pulverise, crush, demolish
Examples
The machine pulverizes rocks into fine sand.
The machine pulverises rocks into fine sand.
Our team pulverized the opposition.
Our team pulverised the opposition.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to crush (sth.) completely The machine pulverizes rocks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crush, grind, demolish, annihilate
Etymology
From Latin 'pulvis' meaning 'dust, powder'.
Memory Tips
Think of turning something into 'powder'. The '-ize' suffix means 'to make or become'.