In the beginning, the English word explode had the meaning "to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike." But this sense has all but disappeared.

EXPLODE definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ). See examples of explode used in a …

explode a myth This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe.

If something explodes, it increases suddenly and rapidly in number or intensity. The population explodes to 40,000 during the tourist season.

explode – blow up 1. 'explode' When a bomb explodes, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing a lot of damage. A bomb had exploded in the next street. You can say that someone …

Explode 's two most common meanings refer to a physically destructive act, most commonly a bomb going off, or metaphorically, as in your parents' sudden fury when they see your end-of-year grades. …

Definition of explode verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage synonym blow …

We exploded [= burst] into action. The building exploded in/into flames/fire. She looked like she was ready to explode with anger. “Damn you!” she exploded. Science has exploded many old theories. …

Synonyms for EXPLODES: detonates, pops, blows, bursts, goes off, shatters, blows up, crumps; Antonyms of EXPLODES: collapses, implodes, fizzles

She also keeps important information from him until he finally explodes with frustration.