Explode Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Explode

Meaning 1 : cause to burst with a violent release of energy

    Example : We exploded the nuclear bomb

    Synonyms : blow up,  detonate,  set off
Meaning 2 : increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

    Synonyms : irrupt
Meaning 3 : be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

    Example : His anger exploded

    Synonyms : break loose,  burst forth
Meaning 4 : burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

    Example : The Molotov cocktail exploded

    Synonyms : blow up,  detonate
Meaning 5 : burst outward, usually with noise

    Example : The champagne bottle exploded

    Synonyms : burst
Meaning 6 : cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/

Meaning 7 : destroy by exploding

    Example : The enemy exploded the bridge

Meaning 8 : drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

Meaning 9 : show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete

Meaning 10 : show a violent emotional reaction

    Example : The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary

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