DICTOMETER

EXPLODING

(explode)

1. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   • Detonate
   • Blow up
   • Set off
   Definitions:
   • cause to burst with a violent release of energy
   Examples:
   • We exploded the nuclear bomb
   Antonyms:
   implode, go off
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   • Burst
   Definitions:
   • burst outward, usually with noise
   Examples:
   • The champagne bottle exploded
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   Definitions:
   • show a violent emotional reaction
   Examples:
   • The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   • Burst forth
   • Break loose
   Definitions:
   • be unleashed
   • emerge with violence or noise
   Examples:
   • His anger exploded
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   Definitions:
   • destroy by exploding
   Examples:
   • The enemy exploded the bridge
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   Definitions:
   • cause to burst as a result of air pressure
   • of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   Definitions:
   • drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Explode
   Definitions:
   • show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Detonate
   • Explode
   • Blow up
   Definitions:
   • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
   Examples:
   • The bomb detonated at noon
   • The Molotov cocktail exploded
   
   
10. Synonyms:
    • Explode
    • Irrupt
    Definitions:
    • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
    Examples:
    • The population of India is exploding
    • The island's rodent population irrupted