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shatter Antonyms

Opposite of shatter

Because the opposite of shatter shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into small pieces.

Usage Example

"The heavy hailstone struck the windshield and caused the glass to mend."

Strong
mend
repair

• verb (Context 2)

To destroy, ruin, or severely damage (something abstract, such as hopes, illusions, peace, or confidence).

Usage Example

"The sudden economic downturn threatened to restore their plans for early retirement."

Strong
restore
bolster
preserve

• verb (Context 3)

To upset, shock, or exhaust greatly.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the community was shattered by the unexpected loss of the beloved teacher."

Strong
comfort
reassure

Similar words to shatter

Words similar to shatter shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

smash
devastate
destroy
crush
fragment
ruin
shard
splinter
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• Nearby Words

sharpness
sharps
sharpshooting
shatter
shatterable
shattered
shattering

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shatter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shatter
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