explode

1. v. i. To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes. Source: opted

2. v. i. 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. Source: opted

3. v. i. To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded. Source: opted

4. 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. Source: opted

5. v. t. To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine. Source: opted

6. v. t. To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire. Source: opted

7. v. t. To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder. Source: opted

8. v. cause to burst with a violent release of energy Source: wordnet

9. v. burst outward, usually with noise Source: wordnet

10. v. show a violent emotional reaction Source: wordnet

11. v. be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise Source: wordnet

12. v. destroy by exploding Source: wordnet

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