Definition of Shred
Shred
Shred
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To tear or cut into small pieces or strips.
e.g. The guitarist's fingers moved quickly to shred the power chord.
(noun)
the condition of being damaged or ruined, due to being literally or figuratively torn into pieces (used as "shreds");
e.g. The fabric was torn to shreds by the cat's claws. His confidence was torn to shreds after the rejection.
(noun)
a very small fragment of something, the least amount of something;
e.g. There wasn't a shred of truth in her story.
(verb)
to tear something up or cut it into small fragments, for example to use a specialized device to tear documents into strips whose contents cannot be read;
e.g. We always shred letters after reading them in order to keep our plans secret.
(verb)
to figuratively destroy something or someone by putting an end to it/them or taking away its/their worth or merit;
e.g. He was able to shred their arguments by proving that they were lying.
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