SHATTER 

                                                     (shtr) ---- verb

                                        v. shat·tered, shat·ter·ing, shat·ters

                                                    Synonyms at break.

MEANING :

          To cause to break or burst suddenly into pieces, as with a violent blow.

            To damage seriously; disable

            To cause the destruction or ruin of; destroy

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

         1.  His health was shattered by the disease.

            2.  The outcome of the conflict shattered our dreams of peace and prosperity.