pulverise

• Verbe signifiant réduire quelque chose en fines particules ou en poudre, ou détruire complètement un adversaire.

A verb meaning to crush or grind something into a fine powder, or to defeat someone thoroughly.

1. Crush into powderB2formalbritish

   To reduce something to fine particles or dust by crushing or grinding.

   Réduire en poudre

   • The machine pulverises rocks into fine gravel.
   • She pulverised the spices with a mortar and pestle.
   • The explosion pulverised the building into rubble.

   Synonymescomminutecrushgranulategrindmillpoundpowder

2. Destroy completelyB2informalbritish

   To defeat or demolish something utterly, leaving nothing intact.

   Détruire complètement

   • The team pulverised their opponents in the final match.
   • The criticism pulverised his confidence.
   • The storm pulverised the coastal village.

   Synonymesannihilatecrushdecimatedemolishdestroydevastateobliteraterazeshatterwreck

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreatepreserveprotectrepairrestoresave

3. Become dust or powderC1formalbritish

   To disintegrate or turn into a powdery substance.

   Se réduire en poussière

   • The ancient parchment had pulverised over time.
   • The dry clay pulverised easily in her hands.
   • The bones pulverised under the immense pressure.

   Synonymescrumbledisintegratepowder

   Antonymesagglomeratecoalesceconglomerateconsolidatesolidify