shattered; shattering; shatters
Definition of shatter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to cause to drop or be dispersed
2a
: to break at once into pieces
b
: to damage badly : ruin
3
: to cause the disruption or annihilation of : demolish
1
: to break apart : disintegrate
2
: to drop off parts (such as leaves, petals, or fruit)
shatter
nounDefinition of shatter (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: an act of shattering : the state of being shattered
3
: a result of shattering : shower
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The first known use of shatter was in the 14th century
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