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shattering

UK
/ˈʃæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

shatteringnoun
shatterings
pl
The shattering of the glass was heard throughout the house.
Le bris du verre a été entendu dans toute la maison.
Additional translations
éclatementS'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une destruction ou un effondrement soudain et total.
Synonyms
shatter
breakage
fragmentation
destruction
collapse
shatteringadjective
more shattering
Comp.
most shattering
Super.
UK
/ˈʃætərɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃæt̬ɚrɪŋ/
dévastateurS'emploie pour une émotion ou une nouvelle qui provoque un choc intense.
The news of the accident was shattering to the entire family.
La nouvelle de l'accident a été dévastatrice pour toute la famille.
Additional translations
époustouflantS'emploie pour quelque chose d'extrêmement impressionnant ou puissant.
Synonyms
devastating
destructive
traumatic
heartbreaking
overwhelming
shatterverb

shattering

Gerund

shattered
Past Simple
shattered
Past Participle
shattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃæt.ə/
US
/ˈʃæt̬.ɚ/
bouleverserSens figuré : provoquer un choc émotionnel intense.
The tragic accident shattered the entire community.
Le tragique accident a bouleversé toute la communauté.
se briser
The glass vase fell off the table and shattered on the floor.
Le vase en verre est tombé de la table et s’est brisé sur le sol.
détruireSens figuré : endommager ou anéantir complètement.
The unexpected news shattered his hopes of a peaceful retirement.
La nouvelle inattendue a détruit ses espoirs d’une retraite paisible.
Additional translations
anéantirSens figuré plus fort, registre soutenu.
Synonyms
demolish
smash
rend
break
fracture
crack
splinter
destroy
Antonyms
fix
repair
mend

Definitions

shatteringnoun
The act or process of breaking something into pieces.
The shattering of the glass was heard throughout the house.
A sudden and complete destruction or collapse.
The shattering of his dreams left him feeling lost and hopeless.
shatteringadjective
Causing great emotional distress or shock.
The news of the accident was shattering to the entire family.
Extremely impressive or powerful.
The shattering performance left the audience in awe.
shatterverb
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
The glass vase fell off the table and shattered on the floor.
To damage or destroy something completely.
The unexpected news shattered his hopes of a peaceful retirement.
To cause someone to feel extremely shocked or upset.
The tragic accident shattered the entire community.
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