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Decorate vs Detonate - What's the difference?

decorate | detonate |


As verbs the difference between decorate and detonate

is that decorate is to furnish with decorations while detonate is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

Detonate vs Diffuse - What's the difference?

detonate | diffuse |


As verbs the difference between detonate and diffuse

is that detonate is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression while diffuse is .

Bang vs Detonate - What's the difference?

bang | detonate | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between bang and detonate

is that bang is to make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something while detonate is to explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

In transitive terms the difference between bang and detonate

is that bang is to cut squarely across, as the tail of a horse, or a person's forelock; to cut (the hair) while detonate is to cause an explosion.

As a noun bang

is a sudden percussive noise.

As an adverb bang

is right, directly.

As an interjection bang

is a verbal emulation of a sudden percussive sound.

Detonate vs Bomb - What's the difference?

detonate | bomb |


As a verb detonate

is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

As a noun bomb is

(informal) the atomic bomb; the capacity to launch a nuclear attack often used with “the”.

Detonate vs Blowup - What's the difference?

detonate | blowup |


As a verb detonate

is to explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

As a noun blowup is

an explosion, or violent outburst.

Donate vs Detonate - What's the difference?

donate | detonate |


As verbs the difference between donate and detonate

is that donate is to make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another while detonate is to explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

Acquire vs Detonate - What's the difference?

acquire | detonate |


As verbs the difference between acquire and detonate

is that acquire is to get while detonate is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

Spread vs Detonate - What's the difference?

spread | detonate |


As verbs the difference between spread and detonate

is that spread is to stretch out, open out (a material etc) so that it more fully covers a given area of space while detonate is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

As a noun spread

is the act of spreading or something that has been spread.

Activate vs Detonate - What's the difference?

activate | detonate |


As verbs the difference between activate and detonate

is that activate is to put into action, to put to work while detonate is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

Detonate vs Erode - What's the difference?

detonate | erode |


As verbs the difference between detonate and erode

is that detonate is (label) to explode; to blow up specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression while erode is .

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