1verb
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
“We exploded the nuclear bomb”
01 Word definition
detonate
8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants
Is DETONATE a word?
Yes. DETONATE is a 8-letter verb. cause to burst with a violent release of energy Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-T-O-N-A-T-EHow do you spell DETONATE?
DETONATE contains 8 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2verb
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
“the bomb detonated at noon”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗explodeblow upset off
02 Letter breakdown
How is DETONATE spelled?
D1E2T3O4N5A6T7E8
03 Word-game status
Can you play DETONATE?
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DETONATE.
How do you spell DETONATE?
DETONATE is spelled D-E-T-O-N-A-T-E. It contains 8 letters.