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pulverize

UK
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
US
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

Translations

pulverizeverb
pulverized
Past Simple
pulverized
Past Participle
pulverizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
US
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
pulvériserSens littéral et général.
The chef used a mortar and pestle to pulverize the spices for the dish.
Le chef a utilisé un mortier et un pilon pour pulvériser les épices du plat.
Additional translations
anéantirAu sens figuré, pour une défaite totale ou une destruction complète.
Synonyms
grind
crush
smash
shatter
mill
powder
atomize
reduce to dust

Definitions

pulverizeverb
To reduce to fine particles or powder by crushing, grinding, or pounding.
The chef used a mortar and pestle to pulverize the spices for the dish.
To demolish or crush completely.
The demolition team was hired to pulverize the old building to make way for new construction.
To defeat utterly or completely.
The home team managed to pulverize their opponents with a score of 10-0.
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