What is another word for reduce to ashes?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪdjˈuːs tʊ ˈaʃɪz] (IPA) 
"Reduce to ashes" is a phrase that signifies the destruction of an object or material and converting it into ashes. Some synonymous expressions could be "burn to cinders," "incinerate," "reduce to charred remains," "reduce to rubble," "reduce to dust," "scorch down," "combust," "torching," "razing down," and "annihilate." All of these phrases suggest complete destruction of the object or material into a fine powder or ashes. They all describe a process that involves intense heat, resulting in the object or material in question being turned to ashes. No matter what phrase one uses, it ultimately refers to the same thing.
