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List of meaning for explode

to blow up something using a violent and noisy tactic

explode, detonate, blow up, set off(verb)

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

"We exploded the nuclear bomb"

explode, burst(verb)

burst outward, usually with noise

"The champagne bottle exploded"

explode(verb)

show a violent emotional reaction

"The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

explode, burst forth, break loose(verb)

be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

"His anger exploded"

explode(verb)

destroy by exploding

"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

detonate, explode, blow up(verb)

burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"

"The Molotov cocktail exploded"

explode, irrupt(verb)

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

"The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted"

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

the bomb was so powerful that it exploded windows in several neighboring buildings

to develop suddenly and violently

the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger

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