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shatter in Latin

shatter in Latin is comminuō, frangō — shatter means to break suddenly and violently into many pieces.

shatter in Latin

comminuō
verb
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
frangō
verb
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.

What does "shatter" mean?

  1. verb To break suddenly and violently into many pieces.
    "The glass shattered when it hit the floor."
  2. verb To destroy or crush something such as hope, confidence, or a plan.
    "The injury shattered his dream of playing professionally."
  3. noun A fragment of something that has shattered.
    "Shatters of glass covered the pavement."
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shatter in a sentence

  • The glass shattered when it hit the floor.
  • The windshield shattered on impact.
  • The injury shattered his dream of playing professionally.
  • Shatters of glass covered the pavement.

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What is "shatter" in Latin?

"shatter" in Latin is comminuō, frangō. shatter means: To break suddenly and violently into many pieces.

How do you use "shatter" in a sentence?

Example: "The glass shattered when it hit the floor." In Latin, "shatter" is comminuō, frangō.

Are there other ways to say "shatter" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "shatter": comminuō, frangō.

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