1. breaks suddenly into many small pieces
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘shatter’
2. destroys or damages something completely, especially hopes, dreams, or confidence
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The glass shatters when it hits the concrete floor.
• The baseball shatters the window with a loud crash.
• Bad news often shatters people’s hopes and dreams.
• The scandal shatters his reputation in the community.
• Ice shatters easily when struck with a hammer.
• The defeat shatters the team’s confidence before the championship.