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to explode
01
to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction
02
to make something break apart noisily and violently in a way that causes destruction
03
burst outward, usually with noise
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(of a person) to suddenly express an intense emotion, particularly anger
05
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
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increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
07
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
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drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
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cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
10
destroy by exploding
Example
The gas cylinder exploded, causing a massive fire.
The bomb exploded, shattering windows and damaging buildings.
The grenade exploded, creating chaos and panic among the soldiers.
The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night.
The car's engine exploded, sending metal fragments flying.
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