pulverise

• Verbo que significa reduzir algo a pó fino, triturando ou esmagando, ou, em sentido figurado, derrotar alguém de forma avassaladora.

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.

   Reduzir a pó

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

   Sinônimoscomminutecrushgranulategrindmillpoundpowder

2. Destroy completelyB2informalbritish

   To defeat or demolish something utterly, leaving nothing intact.

   Destruir completamente

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

   Sinônimosannihilatecrushdecimatedemolishdestroydevastateobliteraterazeshatterwreck

   Antônimosbuildconstructcreatepreserveprotectrepairrestoresave

3. Become dust or powderC1formalbritish

   To disintegrate or turn into a powdery substance.

   Transformar-se em pó

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

   Sinônimoscrumbledisintegratepowder

   Antônimosagglomeratecoalesceconglomerateconsolidatesolidify