Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun brisance

1 sense of brisance

Sense 1
brisance -- (the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion)
       => consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")