All Definitions for Bomb
Below are all the dictionary definitions of bomb:
1An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
2The atomic bomb.
3Events or conditions that have a speedy destructive effect.
4Any explosive charge.
5A bag or balloon containing a substance such as water, flour, or paint, designed to burst and splatter.
6Anything that is at risk of exploding (literally) or that has exploded.
7A fart.
8A failure
9An unpopular commercial product.
10A car in poor condition.
11A large amount of money.
12Something highly effective or attractive.
13A success
14The bomb.
15A very attractive woman.
16An action or statement that causes a strong reaction.
17An obscene word identified by its first letter.
18A long forward pass.
19A high kick that sends the ball relatively straight up so players can get under it before it comes down.
20A throw into the basket from a considerable distance.
21A highly potent joint (cannabis cigarette).
22A cyclone whose central pressure drops at an average rate of at least one millibar per hour for at least 24 hours.
23A heavy-walled container designed to permit chemical reactions under high pressure.
24A woman’s breast.
25A professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted and then slammed back-first down to the mat.
26A recreational drug ground up, wrapped, and swallowed.
27An act of jumping into water while keeping one's arms and legs tucked into the body, as in a squatting position, to maximize splashing.
28To attack using one or more bombs
29To bombard.
30To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.
31To jump into water in a squatting position, with the arms wrapped around the legs, in order to maximise the resulting splash.
32To add an excessive amount of chlorine to a pool when it has not been maintained properly.
33(especially with along, down, up etc.) To move at high speed.
34(reflexive) To make oneself drunk.
35To cover an area in many graffiti tags.
36(ambitransitive) To fail dismally.
37(intransitive, computing) To crash.
38(transitive, slang) To make a smelly mess in (a toilet).
39Synonym of parachute (“wrap illicit drugs in a covering before swallowing them”).
40Great, awesome.
41A grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell.
42A great booming noise
43A hollow sound.
44To sound
45To boom
46To make a humming or buzzing sound.
47The atomic bomb
48The capacity to launch a nuclear attack.
49Ellipsis of bomb ship. [(military, nautical, historical) A ship armed with high-angle mortars firing explosive or carcass shells, and specialized for shore bombardment.]
About antonyms for bomb
Finding the right antonym for bomb helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.", bomb has 2 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Pass is the most direct opposite in most situations. Nail works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for bomb, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.