Detonative and Gentle

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Detonative adjective - Exploding almost instantaneously.

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Gentle is an antonym for detonative in volatile topic.

Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

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Detonative is an antonym for gentle.

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Gentle and Detonative. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detonative/gentle

Detonative & Gentle. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detonative/gentle>.

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