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explode
verb
1.
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
blasting
blowing
blow up
detonate
set off
Event:
explosion
Derived from:
explosion
2.
burst outward, usually with noise
upblow
burst
Event:
explosion
Antonym:
implode
Derived from:
explosion
3.
show a violent emotional reaction
4.
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
break loose
burst forth
Event:
explosion
Derived from:
explosion
5.
destroy by exploding
blown
6.
cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
Event:
explosion
Derived from:
explosion
7.
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
8.
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
9.
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
blow up
detonate
10.
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
irrupt
Event:
explosion
Derived from:
explosion