1. to crush or grind something into powder or very small pieces
2. to defeat someone completely and decisively
Usage: informal

Examples

• The machine can pulverize rocks into fine dust.
• She used a mortar and pestle to pulverize the spices.
• The earthquake pulverized several buildings in the city center.
• Our team pulverized the competition in the championship game.
• The blender will pulverize the ice cubes in seconds.
• Heavy machinery pulverized the concrete during demolition.
• The boxer pulverized his opponent in the first round.