shattering (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈʃætərɪŋ/
Definition
Breaking suddenly and violently into many pieces.
Examples
The sound of the window shattering was alarming.
He dropped the plate, and it went shattering across the kitchen floor.
The delicate ornaments were shattering during the move.
How to Use shattering
- shatter into pieces (prepositional phrase)
- To break into many small fragments. — "The mirror fell and shattered into pieces on the floor."
- shatter someone's hopes (collocation)
- To completely destroy someone's expectations or dreams. — "The pandemic shattered millions of people's hopes for travel."
- shatter someone's confidence (collocation)
- To cause someone to lose their self-assurance. — "The harsh criticism shattered her confidence."
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