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Shattering

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Loud 84% connected

Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Loud 84% connected

Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Break 76% connected

To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or co…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Breakage 76% connected

The act of breaking; a break; a breaking; also, articles broken.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Breaking 76% connected

of Break

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Dash 74% connected

To throw with violence or haste; to cause to strike violently or hastily; -- often used with against.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dash 74% connected

To throw with violence or haste; to cause to strike violently or hastily; -- often used with against.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Smashing 92% connected

of Smash

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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