Synonyms of detonating

detonating

verb

present participle of detonate

as in exploding

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the bomb detonated with a thunder that could be heard for blocks in all directions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploding
• blowing
• popping
• bursting
• firing
• shattering
• crumping
• going off
• smashing
• blowing up
• fragmenting
• splintering
• discharging
• shooting
• mushrooming
• burgeoning
• ballooning
• bourgeoning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imploding
• collapsing
• fizzling