explode


Meanings

  • 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 Molotov cocktail exploded"
  • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner;
  • EXPLODE v -PLODED, -PLODING, -PLODES to blow up


Scrabble Score: 17

explode is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

explode is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

explode is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 19

explode is a valid Words With Friends word