1. to crush or grind something into powder or dust
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘pulverize’
2. to defeat someone completely and decisively
Usage: informal

Examples

• The machine can pulverise rocks into fine powder.
• The earthquake pulverised several buildings in the city center.
• She used a mortar and pestle to pulverise the herbs.
• The home team pulverised their opponents 5-0.
• Wind and rain gradually pulverise the cliff face.
• The boxer pulverised his challenger in the first round.
• Industrial mills pulverise coal for power plants.