EXPLOSION Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word explosion. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXPLOSION
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| burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| detonation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of detonating an explosive | ||||||||
| blast | 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| eruption | 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 | ||||||||
| discharge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sudden giving off of energy • the act of venting • a substance that is emitted or released • any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • the pouring forth of a fluid • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • a formal written statement of relinquishment • the act of discharging a gun verb • complete or carry out • pour forth or release • free from obligations or duties • remove the charge from • go off or discharge • pronounce not guilty of criminal charges • eliminate (a substance) • remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave • cause to go off • release from military service • become empty or void of its content | ||||||||
| boom | 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 | ||||||||
| fulmination | nounn | |||||||
noun • thunderous verbal attack • the act of exploding with noise and violence | ||||||||
| plosion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant | ||||||||
