DETONATIONS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word detonations. (close relations)
Definition of DETONATIONS
detonative
Best Alternative Words for DETONATIONS
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| bangs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vigorous blow • a sudden very loud noise • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead • the swift release of a store of affective force • a conspicuous success adverb • directly verb • strike violently • to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound • close violently • move noisily • have sexual intercourse with • leap, jerk, bang | ||||||||
| blasts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||||
| booms | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a state of economic prosperity • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) • a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set • any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring verb • make a resonant sound, like artillery • hit with great force • be the case that thunder is being heard • make a deep hollow sound • grow vigorously | ||||||||
| bursts | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||||
| eruptions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum | ||||||||
| explosions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of exploding or bursting • a sudden great increase • the noise caused by an explosion • the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant • a sudden outburst • a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball | ||||||||
| ignitions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of initiating combustion or catching fire • the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine • the act of setting something on fire | ||||||||
| outbursts | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unrestrained expression of emotion • a sudden intense happening • a sudden violent disturbance | ||||||||
| blowup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • an unrestrained expression of emotion • a photographic print that has been enlarged | ||||||||
| explosion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of exploding or bursting • a sudden great increase • the noise caused by an explosion • the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant • a sudden outburst • a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball | ||||||||
