pulverised
/ˈpʌlvəraɪzd/
adjective
- Reduced to very small pieces or powder by crushing or grinding.
- The pulverised rock was used as a base for the new road.
- She added pulverised almonds to the cake batter for extra flavor.
- The archaeologists found pulverised bone fragments at the ancient site.
- Completely defeated or destroyed.
- The team felt pulverised after losing by fifty points.
- After the scandal, his pulverised reputation never recovered.
- The pulverised army had no choice but to surrender.
verb
- Past tense and past participle of pulverise.
- The storm pulverised the old barn beyond repair.
- He pulverised the garlic cloves with the side of his knife.
- She pulverised her opponent in the debate with solid evidence.