Explode Definition & Meaning
explode
- 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"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded"
- increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted"
"Explode" in song lyrics
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"That lead to a mine field, where your mind explode"
50/50 Twin — Turmoil -
"And I'll be going to a better place when something explode"
7L & Esoteric — Terrorist's Cell -
"Chill, whatchu tryin to say, that I'm about to explode?"
7L & Esoteric — Word Association
Words that rhyme with explode
Usage tips for "explode"
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