Synonyms for
Shattering
Definition
Shattering means breaking or causing something to break suddenly and violently into many pieces.
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Literary
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Common collocations
- shattering blow
- shattering impact
- shattering defeat
- shattering experience
- shattering silence
- shattering news
- shattering glass
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Usage note
Often used metaphorically to describe something that causes great emotional or psychological damage. Can also refer to the literal breaking of brittle materials.
Example sentences
- The earthquake was so strong that it shattered all the windows in the building.
- The loud noise of the explosion shattered the silence of the night.
- The news of her husband's death shattered her world.
- The basketball player shattered the backboard with his powerful dunk.
- The car accident shattered the windshield into tiny pieces.
Quotes
I try not to think about the expectation placed on me. I always shatter people's expectations. - Priyanka Chopra
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends. - J.K. Rowling
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. - William Shakespeare