Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To break something into many small, sharp pieces suddenly and unpredictably.
Shatter
/ˈʃætə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
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.
Etymology:
Originates from the Middle English schateren, from Old English sceaterian, possibly related to Proto-Germanic skaidiz.
Usage Statistics:
9 mentions per 1 million words 
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