Detonate

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of detonate

explode
burst
ignite

Antonyms of detonate

implode

Collocations of detonate

bomb
Frequency: 80 %

The terrorists planned to detonate a bomb in the city center.

explosion
Frequency: 75 %

The controlled demolition caused the building to detonate in a massive explosion.

explosive
Frequency: 70 %

The demolition crew used dynamite to detonate the explosive material.

device
Frequency: 60 %

The military used a remote-controlled drone to detonate the device.

trigger
Frequency: 50 %

The assassin used a hidden remote to detonate the trigger.

Idiomatic Expressions for detonate

  • Phrase: detonate emotions
    Meaning: to trigger or set off intense emotions
    Usage: The news of her promotion detonated a wave of happiness and excitement among her colleagues.