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tatters Synonyms

Another word for tatters

Choosing another word for tatters depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material; rags or shreds.

Usage Example

"After the storm, the old canvas awning hung in rags from its frame."

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rags
shreds
Strong
ribbons
scraps
remnants

• noun (Context 2)

A state of complete ruin, destruction, or disorganization (usually used in the phrase 'in tatters').

Usage Example

"Following the financial scandal, the company's once-spotless reputation was left in ruins."

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ruins
shambles
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wreckage
pieces
disarray

• verb (Context 3)

To tear or wear into rags or shreds; to become ragged (third-person singular simple present of tatter).

Usage Example

"The fierce coastal wind quickly shred any flag flown from the lighthouse."

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shred
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fray
tear
rip
frazzle

Opposites of tatters

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

mend
repair
perfection
patch
order
See all opposites of tatters

• Nearby Words

tater tots
tatter
tattered
tatters
tatting
tattle
tattler

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