shattering

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The crowd scattered in terror."

"The wind blew the door shut violently, making everyone jump. "

"The miners used dynamite to blast open the rock face for the new tunnel. "

"The miners used dynamite to shatter rocks."

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"a horse that startles easily"

"The constant criticism from her boss began to dispirit Sarah, making her feel less motivated at work. "

"The successful constitution of our community garden relied on everyone contributing their time and skills. "

"Her intellect allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in her math class. "

"The student spoke emotionally about her disappointment in the test results. "