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Shatter

/ˈʃætə/

To break something into many small, sharp pieces suddenly and unpredictably.

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Their embrace was suddenly shattered by the ringing of the phone.

The vase shattered when it fell from the shelf.

Her dreams were shattered by the sudden news of loss.

Originates from the Middle English schateren, from Old English sceaterian, possibly related to Proto-Germanic skaidiz.

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