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DETONATE

(verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Detonate.

Detonate - as a verb

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy

Example: "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow upexplodeset off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

Example: "The bomb detonated at noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow upexplode

Example Sentences

"He planned to detonate the bomb at the crowded market."
"The terrorists threatened to detonate the explosives if their demands were not met."
"The demolition team carefully placed the charges to detonate the old building."
"The engineers used a remote control to detonate the controlled explosion."
"During the fireworks show, several rockets failed to detonate properly."
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Word Game Points

Is DETONATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detonate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETONATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DETONATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detonate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETONATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DETONATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detonate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETONATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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