cause to burst with a violent release of energy; We exploded the nuclear bomb

[ Syn: detonate , blow up , set off ]

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; The population of India is exploding; The islands rodent population irrupted

[ Syn: irrupt ]

burst outward, usually with noise; The champagne bottle exploded

[ Syn: burst ]

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

[ Syn: burst forth , break loose ]

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

[ Syn: detonate , blow up ]