sha
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Third Person
shatters
Present Participle
shattering
Past Tense
shattered
Past Participle
shattered
1
to break suddenly into several pieces
- The glass shatters into fragments as it falls to the ground.
- The window shattered when struck by a heavy object.
- The mirror shatters into shards when it is hit by the ball.
- If you drop it, the glass will shatter.
2
to break or smash something into small pieces
transitive
- The earthquake shattered the windows of the buildings in the city.
- The hammer shattered the mirror, scattering shards across the floor.
- The rock thrown by the vandals shattered the storefront window.
- The impact of the collision shattered the windshield of the car.
- The high-speed collision shattered the ceramic figurines on the shelf.
3
to severely disrupt or destroy something abstract
transitive
- The tragic news of the accident shattered their hopes for a peaceful vacation.
- The economic downturn shattered the dreams of many aspiring entrepreneurs.
- His betrayal shattered her trust in romantic relationships.
- The scandalous revelation shattered the public's faith in the politician's integrity.
- The defeat in the championship game shattered the team's confidence.