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Splintered

Verb / ˈsplɪntɜ:d / Another word for splintered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'splintered' is the past tense of the verb 'splinter,' which means to break or split into small, thin pieces.

Synonyms & similar words

breakaway splinter sliver secede shattered fragmented fractured cracked break split severed divided snapped burst ruptured smashed crumbled disintegrated cracked fissured sundered cracked parted

Example sentences

  1. The glass splintered into tiny pieces.
  2. The tree branch splintered when it fell.
  3. He splintered the wooden plank with a hammer.
  4. The vase splintered when it hit the floor.
  5. The ice splintered under the weight of the skater.

Quotes

  • The world splintered into a thousand fragments.
  • Sometimes a heart can splinter into a million tiny pieces.
  • His dreams splintered when he realized the truth.

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