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Explode

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Definitions for Explode

verb
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Synonyms
detonate blow up set off
Examples
  1. We exploded the nuclear bomb
verb
burst outward, usually with noise
Synonyms
burst
Examples
  1. The champagne bottle exploded
verb
show a violent emotional reaction
Examples
  1. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
verb
be unleashed
Synonyms
burst forth break loose
Examples
  1. emerge with violence or noise
  2. His anger exploded
verb
destroy by exploding
Examples
  1. The enemy exploded the bridge
verb
cause to burst as a result of air pressure
Examples
  1. of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
verb
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
verb
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
verb
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
Synonyms
detonate blow up
Examples
  1. the bomb detonated at noon
  2. The Molotov cocktail exploded
verb
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
Synonyms
irrupt
Examples
  1. The population of India is exploding
  2. The island's rodent population irrupted

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