explode

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

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