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Shred

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Physical Action

Visualize the act of physically tearing something apart with hands or tools.

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Shred those old bank statements.
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Privacy Protection

Shredding is often done to protect privacy by destroying personal info.

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Remember to shred your receipts.
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Complete Destruction

Use 'shred' when you mean completely destroying something into small pieces.

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Shred the evidence thoroughly.
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