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Shatter Definition & Meaning

shatter
verb
  1. break into many pieces; "The wine glass shattered"
  2. damage or destroy; "The news of her husband's death shattered her life"
  3. cause to break into many pieces; "shatter the plate"

"Shatter" in song lyrics

See how shatter is used in real songs:

  • "i dropped and i felt my ankle shatter"
    Aceyalone — B-Boy Kingdom
  • "Blow his damn brains out and watch it shatter"
    Bloods & Crips — Bangin' on Wax
  • "Golf clubs and baseball bats, will make they bones shatter"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Freestyle (Track 3)

Usage tips for "shatter"

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Frequently asked questions

What does shatter mean?
break into many pieces; "The wine glass shattered" damage or destroy; "The news of her husband's death shattered her life" cause to break into many pieces; "shatter the plate"
What part of speech is shatter?
Shatter is a verb.
How many definitions does shatter have?
Shatter has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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