Definition: defeat soundly
Usage: The home team demolished the visitors
Main entry: pulverise, pulverize, demolish
Definition: destroy completely
Usage: the wrecking ball demolished the building; demolish your enemies; pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
Main entry: demolish, crush, smash
Definition: humiliate or depress completely
Usage: She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation; The death of her son smashed her