pulverise
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to reduce to powder or dust, often through crushing or grinding
“The machine will pulverise the rocks into gravel.”
2. noun
the act of reducing to powder or dust
“The pulverise of the rock took several days.”
3. verb
to defeat or destroy completely, often in a subtle or insidious way
“The company will pulverise the competition with their new product.”