Bust and Shatter

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Bust

Bust verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: the butterfingered husband had busted more plates than he cared to remember
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Shatter is a synonym for bust in break topic. In some cases you can use "Shatter" instead the word "Bust" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Shatter

Shatter verb - To cause to break with violence and much noise.
Usage example: shattered the priceless vase in one clumsy fall
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Bust is a synonym for shatter. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead the word "Shatter" as a verb or a noun. informal substitute
Nearby Words: shattered, shattering

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wall bust wall shatter wall
time bust time shatter time
weapons bust weapons shatter weapons
walls bust walls shatter walls
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