Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of detonator Find synonyms for: Noun 1. detonator, detonating device, cap, explosive device usage: a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of detonator (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