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Detonate
DEH-tuh-nayt
/ˈdɛtʌˌneɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
detonate
Dictionary meaning
Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction.
Examples
- The bomb detonated at noon.
Synonyms: explode
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