Definition of "detonate"

detonate

/ˈdɛtəneɪt/

verb
third-person singular simple present detonates, present participle detonating, simple past and past participle detonated
1. (intransitive) To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust or decompose supersonically via shock compression.
2. (transitive) To cause to explode.
3. (intransitive, figurative) To express sudden anger.
  Quotations
  As Oscar turned to greet Yvonne, she could see every muscle in his body contract in anger. Then he detonated. “What the hell are you doing here without an appointment? […]
  2013, Michael J. Restrepo, The Custody Officer, page 116