What is another word for rip to shreds?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪp tə ʃɹˈɛdz] (IPA) 
"Rip to shreds" refers to completely destroying or tearing something apart. Some synonyms for this phrase include "tear to pieces," "shred to bits," "demolish," "annihilate," and "obliterate." Other alternatives include "wreck," "ruin," "decimate," "devastate," "dismantle," and "disintegrate." These phrases can be used in various contexts, such as describing a physical object that has been destroyed or describing a verbal attack on someone's reputation. No matter which synonym is used, the overall implication is that the subject has been utterly and thoroughly destroyed.
