1. to crush or grind something into powder or dust
2. to defeat someone or something completely and decisively
Usage: informal

Examples

• The machine pulverizes the rocks into fine powder.
• She pulverizes the spices with a mortar and pestle.
• The meteor impact pulverizes everything in its path.
• Our team pulverizes the competition every season.
• The critic pulverizes the new movie in his review.
• Wind and rain slowly pulverize the ancient stone walls.