Synonyms for

Bomb

Verb / bɑ:m / / bɔ:m / Another word for bomb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bomb is a weapon that explodes and causes damage or destruction.

Synonyms & similar words

flunk dud pass turkey bombcalorimeter fail bombard flushit explosive grenade missile shell torpedo landmine mine charge detonator firecracker rocket blasting burst detonation explosion fulmination ignition pop report thunder

Synonyms by register

Formal

explosive device munitions ordnance

Informal

nuke firecracker dynamite

Literary

thunderbolt inferno

Antonyms

success creation construction building peace calm tranquility

Common collocations

  • bomb disposal
  • bomb squad
  • bomb threat
  • bomb attack
  • bomb shelter
  • drop a bomb
  • bomb blast

Word family

noun bomb
verb bomb
adjective bombastic

Usage note

As a verb, 'bomb' can mean to fail spectacularly, as in 'The play bombed.' It can also refer to dropping bombs, typically in a military context.

Example sentences

  1. The bomb exploded and destroyed the building.
  2. The police found a bomb in the car.
  3. They heard a loud bomb sound.
  4. The terrorist planted a bomb in the crowd.
  5. The bomb squad was called to investigate the suspicious package.

Quotes

  • You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war.
  • Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.
  • The bombs are falling, the kids are crying, and the populations are fleeing. This is not a movie.

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