Noun

• S: (n) powder, pulverization, pulverisation (a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)
• S: (n) gunpowder, powder (a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks)
• S: (n) powder (any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder)
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Verb

• S: (v) powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise (make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust) "pulverize the grains"
• S: (v) powder (apply powder to) "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
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• S: (v) make up (apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier) "She makes herself up every morning"
• S: (v) groom, neaten (care for one's external appearance) "He is always well-groomed"
• S: (v) fancify, beautify, embellish, prettify (make more beautiful)
• S: (v) better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate (to make better) "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
• S: (v) change, alter, modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation) "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
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