explode
explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/
verb
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(
)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy
(
set off
, detonate
, blow up
, explode
)
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
We exploded the nuclear bomb
We exploded the nuclear bomb
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()
Burst outward, usually with noise
(
explode
, burst
)
burst outward, usually with noise
The champagne bottle exploded
The champagne bottle exploded
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()
Show a violent emotional reaction
(
explode
)
show a violent emotional reaction
The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
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()
Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
(
burst forth
, break loose
, explode
)
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
His anger exploded
His anger exploded
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Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
(
explode
, irrupt
)
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
The population of India is exploding
The population of India is exploding
The island's rodent population irrupted
The island's rodent population irrupted
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Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
(
blow up
, detonate
, explode
)
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
The bomb detonated at noon
the bomb detonated at noon
The Molotov cocktail exploded
The Molotov cocktail exploded
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Show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
(
explode
)
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
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Drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
(
explode
)
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
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Cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
(
explode
)
cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
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Destroy by exploding
(
explode
)
destroy by exploding
The enemy exploded the bridge
The enemy exploded the bridge
