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shred Synonyms

Another word for shred

Choosing another word for shred depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A very small amount, trace, or particle of an abstract quality (most commonly used in negative contexts).

Usage Example

"There was not a single iota of evidence to support the accusation."

Strongest
iota
ounce
scintilla
Strong
trace
grain
scrap
modicum
whit
smidgen

• verb (Context 2)

To tear, cut, or grate something into thin strips or small fragments.

Usage Example

"Please grate the confidential documents before placing them in the recycling bin."

Strong
grate
tear
rip
tear up
tatter
sliver

• noun (Context 3)

A narrow strip or small piece of material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from a larger whole.

Usage Example

"The puppy tore the newspaper into tiny shreds across the living room floor."

Strongest
strip
Strong
scrap
tatter
sliver
fragment
ribbon

Opposites of shred

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

abundance
plenty
mend
wealth
whole
entirety
assemble
join
See all opposites of shred

• Nearby Words

showy
shoyu
shrapnel
shred
shredded
shredder
shrew

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