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Shred
Physical Action![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Visualize the act of physically tearing something apart with hands or tools. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/FBNU9aqzPGJcLUw2FK3KPVcTE.webp)
Privacy Protection![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Shredding is often done to protect privacy by destroying personal info. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/dbhG9Gzi7HxGwn9wW5qEbRu2w.webp)
Complete Destruction![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'shred' when you mean completely destroying something into small pieces. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wneP7gYyHBP0lyWND8xWWWOOhds.webp)