Definition of reduce (something) to ashes
: to completely destroy (something) by burning
Their house was reduced to ashes by the fire.
Learn More About reduce (something) to ashes
Dictionary Entries Near reduce (something) to ashes
reduce (something) to ashes
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for reduce (something) to ashes
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Reduce (something) to ashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reduce%20%28something%29%20to%20ashes. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Difficult Spelling Words Quiz
-
- Which is the correct spelling?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share reduce (something) to ashes