detonate#1 (v)
explode#4 (v)
blow up#5 (v)

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type v
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def burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
examples the bomb detonated at noon
The Molotov cocktail exploded
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Outgoing links
Derivationally related form detonate → detonative
Derivationally related form detonate → detonation
Incoming links
Derivationally related form detonative → detonate
Derivationally related form detonation → detonate
Cause explode, detonate, blow up, set off

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