Explode Meaning and Definition


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Explode meaning

Word: Explode

How to pronounce: ɪksˈpləʊd

Intransitive verb

Definitions:

1. Burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, decomposition, excessive internal pressure, or other process, typically scattering fragments widely.

Example sentences: "A large bomb exploded in a park"

2. (of a violent emotion or a situation) arise or develop suddenly.

Example sentences: "Tension that could explode into violence at any time"

3. Increase suddenly or rapidly in size, number, or extent.

Example sentences: "The car population of Warsaw has exploded"

4. Show (a belief or theory) to be false or unfounded.

Example sentences: "The myths that link smoking with glamour need to be exploded"


Synonyms:

detonate

burst forth

burst

blow

blast

pop

flare up

flare

blaze

flame

smash

demolish

shatter


Derivations:

exploding

explosive

explosion

exploder

explosively


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Explode in Other Languages...

Spanish: Explotar

German: Explodieren

French: Exploser

Italian: Esplodere

Turkish: Patlatmak


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