explode

(verb) cause to burst with a violent release of energy. Synonyms: detonate, blow up, set off. Example: "We exploded the nuclear bomb."

(verb) burst outward, usually with noise. Synonyms: burst. Example: "The champagne bottle exploded."

(verb) show a violent emotional reaction. Example: "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary."

(verb) be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise. Synonyms: burst forth, break loose. Example: "His anger exploded."

(verb) destroy by exploding. Example: "The enemy exploded the bridge."

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

(verb) drive from the stage by noisy disapproval.

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

(verb) burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon". Synonyms: detonate, blow up. Example: "The molotov cocktail exploded."

(verb) increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner. Synonyms: irrupt. Examples: "The population of india is exploding." "The island's rodent population irrupted."