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Synonyms & Similar Words
smashing
crushing
demolishing
devastating
wrecking
ruining
destroying
annihilating
demolishing
dismantling
disintegrating
fragmenting
splintering
shivering
shattering
shuddering
shivering
shattering
pulverizing
fracturing
breaking
bursting
exploding
imploding
disintegrating
collapsing
crumbling
topple
capsizing
foundering
sinking
subsiding
Meaning of Shattering
The primary meaning of "Shattering" is causing something to break or burst suddenly and violently into pieces.
Definitions
- Causing something to break or burst suddenly and violently into pieces
- Having a powerful and often disturbing effect on someone's emotions or confidence
- Completely destroying or ruining something, such as a person's hopes or a thing's structure
Etymology of Shattering
The word "Shattering" comes from the verb "shatter", which is derived from the Old English word "sceathor" and the Middle English word "shateren", meaning to break or shiver
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of breaking or bursting something into pieces
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as describing a powerful emotional impact or a complete destruction of something
Example Uses
- The window was shattering into a thousand pieces when the rock hit it
- The news of her illness was shattering to her family and friends
- The company's financial troubles were shattering to the employees who lost their jobs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
repairing
restoring
rebuilding
reconstructing
rejuvenating
revitalizing
strengthening
fortifying
reinforcing
preserving
conserving
protecting
defending
supporting
sustaining
maintaining
mending
fixing
healing
curing
soothing
calming
tranquilizing