Definition of detonates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • detonates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • detonates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • detonates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of detonates


  • cause to burst with a violent release of energy (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. blow up
    2. explode
    3. set off
  • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction (verb)

    Examples

    1. the bomb detonated at noon

    Synonyms

    1. blow up
    2. explode

See definition of detonates in Merriam Webster