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Definition shatter in British English

shatter verb

verb
/ˈʃætə(r)/
1

to break something suddenly into a lot of small pieces

Example

The blast shattered windows over a wide area.

Example

One of his knees had been shattered by a bullet.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
1.1

to break suddenly into a lot of small pieces

Example

The windscreen shattered, injuring passengers.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

to destroy or seriously damage something

Example

The war has shattered this country's economy.

Example

His father's constant criticism shattered his confidence.

Synonyms and related words
destroy ruin devastate
Definition shatter in British English