Explode — synonyms, explode antonyms, definition

1. explode (Verb)

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explode (Verb) — Cause to burst with a violent release of energy. ex. "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

explode (Verb) — Burst outward, usually with noise. ex. "The champagne bottle exploded"

explode (Verb) — Show a violent emotional reaction. ex. "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

explode (Verb) — Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise. ex. "His anger exploded"

explode (Verb) — Destroy by exploding. ex. "The enemy exploded the bridge"

explode (Verb) — Cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/.

explode (Verb) — Drive from the stage by noisy disapproval.

explode (Verb) — Show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete.

explode (Verb) — Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction. ex. "The Molotov cocktail exploded"

explode (Verb) — Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner. ex. "The population of India is exploding"

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