Ruining and Shattering

Ruining

Ruining noun - Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.

Shattering and ruining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shattering" instead an adjective "Ruining".

Nearby Words: ruin, ruined, ruination, ruinous

Shattering

Shattering adjective - Seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering.

Ruining and shattering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruining" instead an adjective "Shattering".

Nearby Words: shatter, shattered
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