Shatter

usgb/ˈʃætər/
verb

To break suddenly into very small pieces, often making a loud noise.

The glass shattered when it hit the floor.
Visual representation of "shatter" - to break suddenly into very small pieces, often making a loud noise

Often appears as...

  • shatter into pieces
  • shatter the glass
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Sudden Destruction

Emphasize that 'shatter' indicates an immediate, almost explosive, breaking apart.

Illustration for Sudden Destruction
The window shattered with a loud bang.
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Loud Impact

Use 'shatter' when the action results in noise, unlike a silent crack.

Illustration for Loud Impact
The dish shattered into pieces on the tile floor.
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Irreversible State

Imply that the object cannot be put back together easily, if at all.

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The heirloom vase shattered, and its history was lost forever.
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