 explode |
||
| 1. | [ verb ] cause to explode | |
| Synonyms: | blow_up detonate set_off | |
| Examples: | "We exploded the nuclear bomb" |
|
| Related terms: | change_integrity dynamite fulminate explosion explosion detonator | |
| 2. | [ verb ] burst outward, usually with noise | |
| Synonyms: | burst | |
| Examples: | "The champagne bottle exploded" |
|
| Related terms: | implode change_integrity go_off erupt detonate crump explosion | |
| 3. | [ verb ] show a violent emotional reaction | |
| Examples: | "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary" |
|
| Related terms: | react | |
| 4. | [ verb ] be unleashed; burst forth with violence or noise, as of an emotion or an expression of emotion | |
| Synonyms: | break_loose burst_forth | |
| Examples: | "His anger exploded" |
|
| Related terms: | change_state explosion | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (arms) cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ | |
| Related terms: | pronounce fire plosion | |
| 6. | [ verb ] cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ | |
| Related terms: | pronounce | |
| 7. | [ verb ] destroy by exploding | |
| Examples: | : "The enemy exploded the bridge" |
|
| Related terms: | destroy | |
| 8. | [ verb ] show to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete, as of a new theory or claim | |
| Related terms: | disprove | |
| 9. | [ verb ] drive from the stage by noisy disapproval | |
| Related terms: | condemn boo | |
| 10. | [ verb ] increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | |
| Synonyms: | irrupt | |
| Examples: | "The population of India is exploding" "The island's rodent population irrupted" |
|
| Related terms: | increase explosion | |
| Similar spelling: |
exploded explore explorer explosive explosion exploiter exploited exploding exploit exploitive expletive expel |
|
