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Synonyms of explosion

7 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for explosion is boom. Other synonyms of explosion are detonation, burst and blast. The opposite of explosion is implosion.

Synonyms and similar words for explosion

nounMore synonyms

  • bangAn explosion.
  • blastAn explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.
  • boomA low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
  • burstThe explosion of a bomb or missile.
  • detonationAn explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances....
  • eruption
  • fulmination

Opposite of explosion

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of explosion

  1. noun A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.
  2. noun The sound of an explosion.
  3. noun A sudden, uncontrolled or rapid increase, expansion, or bursting out.

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Questions about synonyms of explosion

What is another word for explosion?
Explosion has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as boom, detonation, burst and blast.
What is the opposite of explosion?
The opposite of explosion is implosion.
What does explosion mean?
Explosion means a violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

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