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Vocabulary Entry
shattering
|verb • adjective • noun
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V
verb
To break into many pieces; to cause to break.
Example Sentences
"She shattering the glass caused a loud noise."
"The earthquake shattering the old buildings was shocking."
"He shattering the record made headlines."
A
adjective
Describing something that causes extreme emotional distress or overwhelming feelings.
Example Sentences
"The shattering news left everyone in silence."
"She received shattering criticism that affected her deeply."
"His shattering defeat in the finals crushed his spirits."
N
noun
The act of breaking or the state of being broken into pieces.
Example Sentences
"The shattering of the vase echoed through the room."
"There was a shattering of silence after the announcement."
"The shattering of the glass was a clear sign of disaster."