What is another word for cut to shreds?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌt tə ʃɹˈɛdz] (IPA) 
"Cut to shreds" is a phrase that is synonymous with "shred," "tear apart," "rip apart," "mangle," "destroy," "demolish," "wreck," "annihilate," "ruin," "damage," "break," "smash," and "obliterate." These terms describe the act of severely damaging or destroying something beyond repair. The phrases can be used to describe both physical and emotional destruction. For example, "his argument was torn apart," or "her heart was shattered into pieces." Each of these phrases suggests a level of violence or force that is capable of causing significant damage and is a useful addition to any writer's toolkit.
