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DETONATES Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word detonates. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DETONATES

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collapses
verbv
noun

• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

• a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

• the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

• a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

verb

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

• fold or close up

• fall apart

• cause to burst

• suffer a nervous breakdown

• lose significance, effectiveness, or value

compresses
verbv
noun

• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)

verb

• make more compact by or as if by pressing

• squeeze or press together

fizzles
verbv
noun

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

• a complete failure

verb

• end weakly

implodes
verbv
verb

• burst inward

deflagrate
verbv
verb

• cause to burn rapidly and with great intensity

• burn with great heat and intense light

Alternatives for COLLAPSES

Alternatives for COMPRESSES

Alternatives for FIZZLES

Alternatives for IMPLODES

Alternatives for DEFLAGRATE

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