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1.
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
We exploded the nuclear bomb
2.
burst outward, usually with noise
The champagne bottle exploded
3.
show a violent emotional reaction
The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
4.
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
His anger exploded
5.
destroy by exploding
The enemy exploded the bridge
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cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
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drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
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show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
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burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
The Molotov cocktail exploded
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increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
The population of India is exploding
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derived forms
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1. Explode / Past
exploded
2. Explode / Third Person
explodes
3. Explode / Present Participle
exploding
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