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tatter

noun as in rag

verb as in fray

verb as in shred

Strongest matches

Weak match

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The town square is in tatters: the store awnings are torn, the windows boarded up and the park paved over into a parking lot.

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But the original whistleblowers, who still remain working at the organisation, believe the reputation of the Institute is "in tatters" following recent events.

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After the events of the past two years, Hamas' leadership is in tatters.

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Allen's career appeared to be in tatters numerous times, but he has emerged from retirement and rebuilt over the past four years and will look to do so again.

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Meanwhile, the Patriots are finally showing hope of escaping the tatters of Belichick’s final years in charge.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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