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explode

/ɪkspˈloʊd/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. verb

    cause to burst with a violent release of energy

    We exploded the nuclear bomb

  2. verb

    burst outward, usually with noise

    The champagne bottle exploded

  3. verb

    show a violent emotional reaction

    The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary

  4. verb

    be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

    His anger exploded

  5. verb

    destroy by exploding

    The enemy exploded the bridge

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