Synonyms for Shred (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a tiny or scarcely detectable amount):
iota, scintilla, smidgen, smidgeon, smidgin, tittle, whit, smidge
WordNet sense 2 (a small piece of cloth or paper):
rag, tag, tatter, tag end
WordNet sense 3 (tear into shreds):
rip up, tear up
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