Definitions

levigate

[lev-i-geyt, lev-i-git, -geyt] / ˈlɛv ɪˌgeɪt, ˈlɛv ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt /

VERB

grind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grate pulverize reduce scrape

STRONG

abrade atomize attenuate beat bray comminute crumble crumple disintegrate file granulate kibble mill pestle pound powder rasp shiver

WEAK

chop up roll out triturate

VERB

pulverize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shatter

STRONG

abrade atomize beat bray buck comminute crumble crunch crush flour fragment fragmentize granulate grate grind mill mull pestle pound powder splinter

WEAK

break up contriturate fragmentalize micronize triturate

Antonyms

STRONG

lose surrender

WEAK

build construct create

Example Sentences

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Mark first the rationale of the thing: Hear logic rivel and levigate the deed.

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn