September 16, 2026

Pulverize

verb

Definition

To reduce to fine particles; to destroy completely. It is used both literally and figuratively to mean overwhelming defeat or destruction.

Example Sentence

“The wrecking ball took less than an hour to pulverize the condemned building.”

Etymology

From Late Latin pulverizare, from Latin pulvis (dust, powder).

Scrabble Score

P3U1L1V4E1R1I1Z10E1

PULVERIZE scores 23 points in Scrabble.

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