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shattering

/ˈʃæt.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈʃæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/

shatteringnoun

shatterings

Translations

bris

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shatteringadjective

more shattering

Comp.

most shattering

Super.

/ˈʃætərɪŋ/

/ˈʃæt̬ɚrɪŋ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shatterverb

shattering

Gerund

shattered

Past Simple

shattered

Past Participle

shattering

Gerund

/ˈʃæt.ə/

/ˈʃæt̬.ɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

shatternoun

Definitions

Fragments of a material that has smashed or shattered, considered collectively.

The floor was covered with shatter from the broken vase.

A type of cannabis concentrate that is hard and translucent, resembling glass.

He purchased a gram of shatter from the dispensary for his vaporizer.