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shatter Synonyms

Another word for shatter

Choosing another word for shatter depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 smash."

Strongest
smash
Strong
splinter
fragment
break
fracture
disintegrate

• 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 destroy their plans for early retirement."

Strongest
destroy
ruin
crush
Strong
wreck
devastate
demolish
dash

• 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."

Strongest
devastate
Strong
crush
overwhelm
shock
exhaust

• noun (Context 4)

A broken fragment or splinter (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The antique porcelain vase lay in shatters across the tiled floor."

Strongest
fragment
Strong
shard
splinter
smithereens

Opposites of shatter

The opposite of shatter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

restore
bolster
mend
repair
comfort
reassure
preserve
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• Nearby Words

sharpshooter
sharpshooting
shasta daisy
shatter
shatterable
shattered
shattering

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