Canadian English Meaning of explode

explode

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Definitions and Meaning of explode in English

Wordnet

explode (v)

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

burst outward, usually with noise

show a violent emotional reaction

be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

destroy by exploding

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

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Webster

explode (v. i.)

To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.

To burst with force and a loud report; to detonate, as a shell filled with powder or the like material, or as a boiler from too great pressure of steam.

To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded.

Webster

explode (v. t.)

To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play.

To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine.

To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire.

To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder.

FAQs About the word explode

explode

cause to burst with a violent release of energy, burst outward, usually with noise, show a violent emotional reaction, be unleashed; emerge with violence or noi

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