SHATTERS Synonyms: 221 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of shatter

as in destroys

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of tried to restore their shattered hopes

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as in smashes

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive shattered the sealed clay pot to find out what was inside

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as in demolishes

to cause to break with violence and much noise shattered the priceless vase in one clumsy fall

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shatters

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noun

plural of shatter

as in shards

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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.

Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.

Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024

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