Detonate and Implode

Detonate

Detonate verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.
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Implode and detonate are semantically related in explode topic. In some cases you can use "Implode" instead a verb "Detonate".

Nearby Words: detonation, detonating, detonator

Implode

Implode verb - To fall down or in as a result of physical pressure.
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Detonate and implode are semantically related in explode topic. You can use "Detonate" instead a verb "Implode".

Nearby Words: implosion, imploding
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Implode and Detonate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detonate/implode
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