pulverize
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pulverize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To crush something into fine powder or dust.
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Etymology
From Latin pulverizare, from pulvis, "dust."
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What does “pulverize” mean?
The word “pulverize” means to crush something into fine powder or dust. In plain terms, to crush into dust, or to utterly crush an opponent.
How do you use “pulverize” in a sentence?
Here is “pulverize” used in a sentence: “The machine pulverizes rock into gravel.”
What part of speech is “pulverize”?
“Pulverize” is a verb.
Where does the word “pulverize” come from?
The word “pulverize” comes from Latin. From Latin pulverizare, from pulvis, "dust.".
How many meanings does “pulverize” have?
“Pulverize” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to crush something into fine powder or dust.