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Definition of pulverize

pulverize

/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
(UK: pulverise)
pul · ver · ize
Adjective:pulverizable
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Past Simple:pulverized
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Past Participle:pulverized
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Present Participle:pulverizing
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pulverize Lexical Profile

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1

To reduce to fine particles or powder by crushing, grinding, or pounding; to become reduced to dust or powder.

Example

"The heavy industrial rollers pulverize the dried limestone into a fine powder for cement production."

2

To defeat utterly or demolish completely (especially in sports, arguments, or competition).

Example

"The defending champions managed to pulverize their rivals in the final quarter of the tournament."

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• Rhymes for pulverize

• Nearby Words

pulsebeat
pulseless
pulverization
pulverize
pulverizer
puma
pumice

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French pulveriser or Late Latin pulverizare, derived from the classical Latin noun pulvis (genitive pulveris), meaning 'dust' or 'powder'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pulverize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pulverize
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