Shattering and Splintering

Shattering

Shattering noun - The act of breaking something into small pieces.

Splintering and shattering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Splintering" instead the word "Shattering" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: shatter, shattered

Splintering

Splintering noun - The act of chipping something.
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Synonyms for Splintering

Shattering and splintering are semantically related. You can use "Shattering" instead the word "Splintering" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: splinter, splintered, splintery
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