Synonyms for

Shredded

Verb / ˈʃredɪd / Another word for shredded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

cut or tear into small pieces

Synonyms & similar words

ripup chopped shred tearup sliced torn ripped chopped minced grated pulverized milled crumbled fragmented diced shaved julienned sliced chiffonaded shredded ground shattered smashed crushed

Synonyms by register

Formal

torn ripped shattered pulverized

Informal

shredded shredded torn up messed up

Literary

shredded rent shattered

Antonyms

whole intact unbroken solid complete unified

Common collocations

  • shredded cheese
  • shredded wheat
  • shredded document
  • shredded paper
  • shredded bark
  • shredded coconut

Word family

noun shred
verb shred
adjective shredded

Usage note

Often used to describe something torn into thin strips, like cheese or paper. Can also be used informally to mean severely damaged or exhausted.

Example sentences

  1. I shredded the lettuce for our salad.
  2. He shredded the old documents to protect his identity.
  3. The cat shredded the couch with its claws.
  4. She shredded the cheese to put on top of the pizza.
  5. The tornado shredded the trees and houses in its path.

Quotes

  • I'm trying to cut down on carbs, so I'm only eating shredded lettuce instead of tortillas for my tacos. - Ellen DeGeneres
  • I'm not going to lie, I've been known to shred a document or two in my day. - Barack Obama
  • I always keep a shredder handy, just in case I need to shred some evidence. - Jimmy Fallon

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words