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Word entry · 8 letters

detonate

Best crossword clue

"Explode violently"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈdɛtəneɪt/Part of speech verbSorted adeenottStarts with DEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
1D2E3T4O5N6A7T8E

Definitions

  1. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

Used in a sentence

  • The engineers detonated the dynamite and watched the old building collapse.
  • As Oscar turned to greet Yvonne, she could see every muscle in his body contract in anger. Then he detonated. “What the hell are you doing here without an appointment? […]

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01Explode violently8 letters

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