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to explode
01
to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction
Intransitive
02
to make something break apart noisily and violently in a way that causes destruction
Transitive
03
burst outward, usually with noise
04
(of a person) to suddenly express an intense emotion, particularly anger
05
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
06
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
07
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
08
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
09
cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
10
destroy by exploding
explode
v
exploded
adj
exploded
adj
explosion
n
explosion
n
explosive
adj
explosive
adj
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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