Synonyms for

Bombs

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

Definition

Bombs are explosive devices that are designed to cause damage or harm.

Synonyms & similar words

flushit bombard bombcalorimeter fail dud bomb turkey pass flunk explosives missiles grenades torpedoes fireworks shells ammunition dynamite blasts detonators charges rockets incendiaries landmines pyrotechnics bangers barrage cannonballs flares rockets

Synonyms by register

Formal

explosives munitions ordnance projectiles

Informal

bombshells dynamite firecrackers

Literary

thunderbolts infernos

Antonyms

peace calm tranquility quiet serenity stillness

Common collocations

  • drop bombs
  • detonate bombs
  • defuse bombs
  • bomb disposal
  • bomb shelter
  • bomb blast
  • bomb attack
  • bomb squad

Word family

noun bomb
verb bomb
adjective bombastic

Usage note

While 'bomb' can refer to an explosive device, it is also used informally to describe something very successful or impressive, or a failure. Be mindful of the context to avoid misinterpretation.

Example sentences

  1. The bombs exploded and caused a lot of damage.
  2. The soldier defused the bomb before it could go off.
  3. The terrorist planted a bomb in the building.
  4. The bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious package.
  5. The bomb blast shattered the windows of nearby buildings.

Quotes

  • I'm not afraid of bombs. I've been married to Elizabeth Taylor!
  • The nuclear bomb took all the fun out of war.
  • I am become death, the destroyer of worlds. - J. Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first nuclear bomb explosion

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