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Sense: Verb: detonate

Synonyms:

detonate, light , ignite, activate, let off, trigger , explode

Sense: Verb: cause

Synonyms:

cause , lead to, spark , trigger , provoke , produce , bring about, prompt

Sense: Verb: begin

Synonyms:

begin , start out, start , get underway, get going (informal), set forth, set out, leave , depart , move off, go

Sense: Verb: contrast

Synonyms:

contrast , set apart, be different from, be the opposite of, give a background to, enhance , stand in contrast to, be a contrast to

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