explode
- Verb. (transitive) To create an explosion, usually resulting in the destruction of an intended target.
- Verb. (transitive) To destroy violently or abruptly.
- Verb. (transitive) To create an exploded view.
- Verb. (transitive, archaic) To disprove or debunk.
- Verb. (intransitive) To blast, to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.
- Verb. (figuratively, intransitive) To make a violent or emotional outburst.
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