explode
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cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
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burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"
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show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"
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be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded"
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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 bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded"
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increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding"; "The island''s rodent population irrupted"