Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of detonation Find synonyms for: Noun 1. explosion, detonation, blowup, discharge usage: a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. detonation, explosion, burst usage: the act of detonating an explosive WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of detonation (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language