shatter

intransitive verb

To cause to break or burst suddenly into pieces, as with a violent blow. synonym: break.

intransitive verb

To damage seriously; disable.

intransitive verb

To cause the destruction or ruin of; destroy.

intransitive verb

To break into pieces; smash or burst.

noun

A fragment or splinter.

noun

A scattering collection or spray of fragments.

To scatter; disperse.

To break or rend in pieces, as by a single blow; rend, split, or rive into splinters, flinders, or fragments.

To break; disorder; derange; impair; destroy: as, shattered nerves; a constitution shattered by dissipation.