shatter: Meaning and Definition of

shat•ter

1. to break (something) into pieces, as by a blow.
2. to damage, as by breaking or crushing: ships shattered by storms.
3. to impair or destroy (health, nerves, etc.): The incident shattered his composure.
4. to weaken, destroy, or refute (ideas, opinions, etc.): He wanted to shatter her illusions.

1. to be broken into fragments or become weak or insubstantial.

1. Usually,fragments made by shattering.