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
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