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pulverise
verb 4
Definitions
verb
1
To render into dust or powder.
2
To completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.
3
To defeat soundly, thrash.
4
To become reduced to powder; to fall to dust.
the stone pulverises easily
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