Synonyms of detonation

detonation

noun

as in explosion

the act or an instance of exploding

there was a series of detonations around the base of the condemned building, causing it to come crashing down in a matter of minutes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• eruption
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• airburst
• bang
• flare-up
• groundburst

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implosion