POWDER KEG Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase powder keg. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase powder keg. (close relations)

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Definition of POWDER KEG

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Best Alternative Words for POWDER KEG


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	bombshell				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • an entertainer who has a sensational effect • a shocking surprise • an explosive bomb or artillery shell
	explosive				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst noun • a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck adjective satellite • liable to lead to sudden change or violence • sudden and loud
	tinderbox				nounn
	noun • a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence • a box for holding tinder
	volcano				nounn
	noun • a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt • a mountain formed by volcanic material
	time bomb				nounn
	noun • a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed • a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time

Best Hypernyms For POWDER KEG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for powder keg, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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