Meaning & Definition of Detonate in English
English⟶
Detonate
/dɛtənet/
verb
1. Cause to burst with a violent release of energy
- "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
synonym:
- explode,
- detonate,
- blow up,
- set off
2. Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
- "The bomb detonated at noon"
- "The molotov cocktail exploded"
synonym:
- detonate,
- explode,
- blow up