shatter [shat-er]
verb. break into many pieces
"The powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 shattered lives, landmarks and the very landscape of the country."
"The phone (Nexus 5) still worked, even though the glass had been shattered, it was totally usable."
"Bitter cold and snowfall records shatter global warning claims."
If a vase falls to the ground it shatters.
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