pulverize has definitions from the field of food
1
[ verb ] make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

Examples

"pulverize the grains"

Used in print

(Harold Rosenberg, "The Trial and Eichmann"...)

Do patriots everywhere know enough about how the persecution of the Jews in Germany and later in the occupied countries contributed to terrorizing the populations , splitting apart individuals and groups , arousing the meanest and most dishonest impulses , pulverizing trust and personal dignity , and finally forcing people to follow their masters into the abyss by making them partners in unspeakable crimes ?

2
[ verb ] destroy completely

Synonyms

demolish pulverise

Examples

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

3
[ verb ] (food) apply powder to

Examples

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

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