pulverise has definitions from the field of food
1
[ verb ] (food) apply powder to

Examples

"She powdered her nose" "The King wears a powdered wig"

2
[ verb ] destroy completely

Synonyms

demolish pulverize

Examples

"the wrecking ball demolished the building" "demolish your enemies" "pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand"

3
[ verb ] make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

Examples

"pulverize the grains"

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