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explode

verb
  1. increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
    irrupt
  2. burst outward, usually with noise
    “The champagne bottle exploded”
  3. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
    blow updetonate
  4. be unleashed
    break looseburst forth
  5. cause to burst with a violent release of energy
    “We exploded the nuclear bomb”
    blow up
  6. show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
  7. show a violent emotional reaction
    “The boss exploded when they heard of yet another employee's resignation.”
  8. drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
  9. cause to burst as a result of air pressure
  10. destroy by exploding
    “The enemy exploded the bridge”