explode

/ɪksplˈoʊd/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

cause to burst with a violent release of energy
“We exploded the nuclear bomb”
burst outward, usually with noise
“The champagne bottle exploded”
show a violent emotional reaction
“The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary”
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
“His anger exploded”
destroy by exploding
“The enemy exploded the bridge”
cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
“the bomb detonated at noon”
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
“The population of India is exploding”

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