How to pronounce "explode"

• "explode" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "explode"

Verb

cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

Synonyms:

• explode
• detonate
• blow up
• set off

Verb

burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"

Synonyms:

• explode
• burst

Verb

show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

Synonyms:

• explode

Verb

be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded"

Synonyms:

• explode
• burst forth
• break loose

Verb

destroy by exploding; "The enemy exploded the bridge"

Synonyms:

• explode

Verb

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

Synonyms:

• explode

Verb

drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

Synonyms:

• explode

Verb

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

Synonyms:

• explode

Verb

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

Synonyms:

• detonate
• explode
• blow up

Verb

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted"

Synonyms:

• explode
• irrupt