Shatter: meaning, definitions and examples

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shatter

[ ˈʃætər ]

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glass breaking

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Synonyms

break, crack, smash

Examples of usage

The vase fell off the table and shattered into a thousand pieces.
The sound of glass shattering echoed through the room.

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destruction

A complete failure or collapse.

Synonyms

collapse, failure, ruin

Examples of usage

The news of his arrest was a shatter to her dreams of a peaceful life.
The economic crisis brought a shatter to the country's economy.

Translations

Translations of the word "shatter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estilhaçar

🇮🇳 टुकड़े टुकड़े करना

🇩🇪 zerschlagen

🇮🇩 pecah

🇺🇦 розбивати

🇵🇱 roztrzaskać

🇯🇵 粉々にする (こなごなにする)

🇫🇷 fracasser

🇪🇸 hacer añicos

🇹🇷 paramparça etmek

🇰🇷 산산조각 내다

🇸🇦 تحطم

🇨🇿 roztříštit

🇸🇰 rozbiť

🇨🇳 粉碎 (fěnsuì)

🇸🇮 razbiti

🇮🇸 mölva

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 დამსხვრევა

🇦🇿 parçalamaq

🇲🇽 hacer añicos

Word origin

The word 'shatter' originated from the Old English word 'sceator', which means to shatter or break into pieces. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, maintaining its core meaning of breaking into small pieces. The concept of shattering has been depicted in literature and art as a symbol of sudden destruction or collapse, adding depth to its metaphorical usage in various contexts.