shattering

(noun) the act of breaking something into small pieces. Synonyms: smashing.

(verb) break into many pieces. Synonyms: shatter. Example: "The wine glass shattered."

(verb) damage or destroy. Synonyms: shatter. Example: "The news of her husband's death shattered her life."

(verb) cause to break into many pieces. Synonyms: shatter. Example: "Shatter the plate."

(adj) seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering. Examples: "Shattering rain striking the windowpanes." "The shattering tones of the enormous carillon." "The shattering peal of artillery."