58+ Words that rhyme with detonate
Detonate is a 3-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are actuate, agglutinate, alternate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of detonate
- verb
- cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
- 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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Examples of "detonate" in lyrics
See how detonate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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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
What do these rhymes mean?
- actuate
- put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" give an incentive for action
- agglutinate
- united as if by glue string together (morphemes in an agglutinating language) clump together
- alternate
- every second one of a series; "the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays
- archidiaconate
- office or position of an archdeacon
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "detonate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like actuate, agglutinate, alternate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "detonate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.