Synonyms for Detonate & Similar Words

Definition of detonate

verb
  1. cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
  2. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded"

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"Detonate" in song lyrics

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  • "I get in late my boss about to detonate"
    BrassMunk — Whistle While You Work
  • "They push the wrong buttons, count down to detonate"
    Dead Prez — Psychology
  • "But make sure you standin' 50 feet back to detonate"
    Demigodz — Heat Speakers

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