Synonyms of detonate

detonate

verb

as in to explode

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the bomb detonated with a thunder that could be heard for blocks in all directions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explode
• blow
• pop
• burst
• blow up
• go off
• fragment
• shatter
• crump
• smash
• fire
• discharge
• splinter
• shoot
• balloon
• mushroom
• bourgeon
• burgeon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implode
• collapse
• fizzle