The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PULVERISED
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What does PULVERISED mean?
PULVERISED verb- To render into dust or powder.
- To completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.
- To defeat soundly, thrash.
- To become reduced to powder; to fall to dust.