Synonyms for explode
ɪkˈsploʊdex·plode

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1. explode, detonate, blow up, set offverb

   cause to burst with a violent release of energy

   "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

   Synonyms:
   go ballistic, puff out, detonate, trip, offset, have kittens, flip one's wig, embroider, incite, puff up, take off, puff, hit the roof, throw a fit, trigger off, activate, part, flip one's lid, combust, trigger, blow one's stack, bring out, break loose, magnify, expand, amplify, pad, embellish, lard, fly off the handle, set off, lose one's temper, irrupt, blow a fuse, enlarge, hit the ceiling, start, blow up, spark off, instigate, aggrandise, have a fit, dramatise, burst forth, spark, inflate, touch off, aggrandize, depart, start out, set forth, burst, actuate, dramatize, stir up, cancel, set out

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

2. explode, burstverb

   burst outward, usually with noise

   "The champagne bottle exploded"

   Synonyms:
   break loose, burst forth, blow up, abound, erupt, split, bust, break open, collapse, set off, bristle, detonate, break, irrupt, burst

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

3. explodeverb

   show a violent emotional reaction

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

   Synonyms:
   irrupt, set off, burst, blow up, detonate, break loose, burst forth

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

4. explode, burst forth, break looseverb

   be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

   "His anger exploded"

   Synonyms:
   break loose, burst forth, blow up, leap out, effloresce, escape, set off, rush out, detonate, get away, irrupt, sally out, burst

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

5. explodeverb

   destroy by exploding

   "The enemy exploded the bridge"

   Synonyms:
   irrupt, set off, burst, blow up, detonate, break loose, burst forth

   Antonyms:
   implode, go off

6. explodeverb

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

   Synonyms:
   irrupt, set off, burst, blow up, detonate, break loose, burst forth

   Antonyms:
   implode, go off

7. explodeverb

   drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

   Synonyms:
   irrupt, set off, burst, blow up, detonate, break loose, burst forth

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

8. explodeverb

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

   Synonyms:
   irrupt, set off, burst, blow up, detonate, break loose, burst forth

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

9. detonate, explode, blow upverb

   burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"

   "The Molotov cocktail exploded"

   Synonyms:
   go ballistic, puff out, detonate, have kittens, flip one's wig, embroider, puff up, puff, hit the roof, throw a fit, flip one's lid, combust, blow one's stack, break loose, magnify, expand, amplify, pad, embellish, lard, fly off the handle, set off, lose one's temper, irrupt, blow a fuse, enlarge, hit the ceiling, blow up, aggrandise, have a fit, dramatise, burst forth, inflate, aggrandize, burst, dramatize

   Antonyms:
   go off, implode

10. explode, irruptverb

    increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

    "The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted"

    Synonyms:
    break loose, burst forth, blow up, erupt, flare up, break open, flare, intrude, set off, detonate, irrupt, burst out, burst

    Antonyms:
    go off, implode

Matched Categories

1. • Articulate
   • Change Integrity
   • Condemn
   • Destroy
   • Disprove
   • React

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1. explodeverb

   Synonyms:
   discharge, burst, displode, detonate

2. explodeverb

   Synonyms:
   discard, repudiate, scout, scorn, contemn, cry down, treat with contempt, bring into disrepute

3. explodeverb

   Synonyms:
   burst, displode, detonate, be discharged

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1. explodeverb

   Synonyms:
   burst, detonate, detonize

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1. List of paraphrases for "explode":

   detonate, blow, erupt, exploit, explodes, blast, exploded, burst

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How to use explode in a sentence?

1. Richard Rennard:

   These things can burn very quickly and violently ; it would not be unusual for them to explode, we believe it has n’t been a massive explosion ; it’s just been these vapor release valves that popped.

2. Michael Rekola:

   Every time he didn't like something, he would call me a f**ktard or idiot. He would slam his fist down in rage and explode in anger, he was flying off the handle on every little thing. I couldn't find a way to control it.

3. Ben Carson:

   While I applaud Donald's plan as a step in the right direction. We must go further. We must get the IRS out of our lives, eliminating the tax code and a mountain of regulations will cause our economy to explode with growth. The IRS isn't the answer, it is the problem.

4. Alexander Bernstein:

   It's not really the cliche of sitting around and eating a bag of potato chips and playing games, there is more to it and this is starting to explode and be a new world order that's taking over regular sports.

5. Gabriel Dobbs Dobbs ':

   We go on site, we help with the training, but we’re going to see this commercial market explode in the United States within the next year.