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DETONATED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Detonated.

Detonated - 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

"The bomb detonated as soon as the timer reached zero."
"He carefully detonated the dynamite to clear the rockslide."
"The demolition team detonated the old building with precision."
"When the fireworks were ignited, they detonated in a spectacular display."
"The scientists studied the properties of materials that can be detonated easily."
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Word Game Points

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

DETONATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DETONATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detonated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETONATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DETONATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detonated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETONATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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