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detonate
UK /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ US /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/
verb 4
Definitions
verb
1
To explode, blow up
2
To explode, blow up
3
To cause to explode.
The engineers detonated the dynamite and watched the old building collapse.
4
To express sudden anger.
As Oscar turned to greet Yvonne, she could see every muscle in his body contract in anger. Then he detonated. “What the hell are you doing here without an appointment? […]
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