explode

verb

1. 1

   increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

   The population of India is exploding

   The island's rodent population irrupted

2. 2

   burst outward, usually with noise

   The champagne bottle exploded

3. 3

   burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

   the bomb detonated at noon

   The Molotov cocktail exploded

4. 4

   be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

   His anger exploded

5. 5

   cause to burst with a violent release of energy

   We exploded the nuclear bomb

6. 6

   show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete

7. 7

   show a violent emotional reaction

   The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary

8. 8

   drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

9. 9

   cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/

10. 10

    destroy by exploding

    The enemy exploded the bridge