Detonate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction; "the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Explode
• Blow Up

Related Words

• Detonative (adjective)
• Detonation (noun)

Meaning ²

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Explode
• Set Off
• Blow Up

Hypernyms

• Change Integrity

Hyponyms

• Fulminate
• Dynamite

Related Words

• Detonative (adjective)
• Detonation (noun)
• Detonator (noun)