Shatter and Snap

Shatter

Shatter verb - To cause to break with violence and much noise.
Usage example: shattered the priceless vase in one clumsy fall

Snap is a synonym for shatter in break topic. In some cases you can use "Snap" instead a verb "Shatter", when it comes to topics like break into small pieces.

Nearby Words: shattered, shattering

Snap

Snap verb - To break suddenly with an explosive sound.
Usage example: the fragile twig snapped in her hands

Shatter is a synonym for snap in break topic. Sometimes you can use "Shatter" instead a verb "Snap".

Nearby Words: snappy, snapped, snapper, snapping

Common collocations

mind shatter mind snap mind
arm shatter arm snap arm
people shatter people snap people
time shatter time snap time
Other words: spine, rule, blood, bones, blade, bone, times, powers.
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