Definition of explode

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  • explode is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • explode is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • explode is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of explode

  • cause to burst with a violent release of energy (verb)

    Examples

    1. We exploded the nuclear bomb

    Synonyms

    1. blow up
    2. detonate
    3. set off
  • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. irrupt
  • be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise (verb)

    Examples

    1. His anger exploded

    Synonyms

    1. break loose
    2. burst forth
  • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction (verb)

    Examples

    1. The Molotov cocktail exploded

    Synonyms

    1. blow up
    2. detonate
  • burst outward, usually with noise (verb)

    Examples

    1. The champagne bottle exploded

    Synonyms

    1. burst
  • cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ (verb)
  • destroy by exploding (verb)

    Examples

    1. The enemy exploded the bridge
  • drive from the stage by noisy disapproval (verb)
  • show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete (verb)
  • show a violent emotional reaction (verb)

    Examples

    1. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary

See definition of explode in Merriam Webster