THUNDERBOLT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word thunderbolt. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for THUNDERBOLT
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| lightning | nounn | |||||||
noun • abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light • the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more | ||||||||
| bolt | verbv | |||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts | ||||||||
| bombshell | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an entertainer who has a sensational effect • a shocking surprise • an explosive bomb or artillery shell | ||||||||
| thunderclap | nounn | |||||||
noun • a single sharp crash of thunder • a shocking surprise | ||||||||
| bolt of lightning | ||||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder | ||||||||
