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English verb: pulverise

1. pulverise (creation) destroy completely


SamplesThe wrecking ball demolished the building.
Demolish your enemies.
Pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand.


Synonymsdemolish, pulverize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)destroy, destruct

2. pulverise (change) become powder or dust


SamplesWhen it was blown up, the building powderized.


Synonymspowderise, powderize, pulverize


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)disintegrate


Verb grouppowder, powderise, powderize, pulverise, pulverize

3. pulverise (change) make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust


SamplesPulverize the grains.


Synonymspowder, powderise, powderize, pulverize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)disintegrate


Verb grouppowderise, powderize, pulverise, pulverize









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