POWDER KEG Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase powder keg. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| bombshell | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an entertainer who has a sensational effect • a shocking surprise • an explosive bomb or artillery shell | ||||||
| explosive | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst noun • a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck adjective satellite • liable to lead to sudden change or violence • sudden and loud | ||||||
| tinderbox | nounn | |||||
noun • a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence • a box for holding tinder | ||||||
| volcano | nounn | |||||
noun • a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt • a mountain formed by volcanic material | ||||||
| time bomb | nounn | |||||
noun • a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed • a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time | ||||||
