tatter

tatter

verb

Definition of TATTER

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it <the kids will tatter that doll beyond repair if they don't quit yanking on it>

Synonyms rend, ribbon, rip, rive, shred, tatter

Related Words break, cleave, rupture, split; cut, gash, incise, lacerate, slash; butcher, dismember, dissect, hack, mangle