Detonate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Detonate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To explode, blow up.
Meaning
(intransitive) To explode, blow up.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cause to explode.
- (intransitive, figurative) To express sudden anger.
Example Sentences
The engineers detonated the dynamite and watched the old building collapse.
As Oscar turned to greet Yvonne, she could see every muscle in his body contract in anger. Then he detonated. “What the hell are you doing here without an appointment? […]
Word Forms
- detonates
- detonating
- detonated
Synonyms for detonate
Depending on context, synonyms include blast, fulminate, thunder, blow up, explode, set off.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include explode, blow up, set off, blow, smash, collapse.
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