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explode
verb(ex-plode)
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Synonyms: blow up, detonate, set off,
Examples:
We exploded the nuclear bomb.
explode
verb(ex-plode)
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
Synonyms: irrupt,
explode
verb(ex-plode)
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
Synonyms: break loose, burst forth,
Examples:
His anger exploded.
explode
verb(ex-plode)
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
Synonyms: blow up, detonate,
Examples:
The Molotov cocktail exploded.
explode
verb(ex-plode)
burst outward, usually with noise
Synonyms: burst,
Antonyms: implode,
Examples:
The champagne bottle exploded.
explode
verb(ex-plode)
cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
explode
verb(ex-plode)
destroy by exploding
Examples:
The enemy exploded the bridge.
explode
verb(ex-plode)
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
explode
verb(ex-plode)
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
explode
verb(ex-plode)
show a violent emotional reaction
Examples:
The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary.

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