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explode v. [
detonate, blow up, set off] cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
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explode v. [
burst] burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"
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explode v. show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"
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explode v. [
burst forth, break loose] be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded"
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explode v. destroy by exploding; "The enemy exploded the bridge"
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