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explode

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of explode

1 to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded

Synonyms for explode

Words Related to explode

Near Antonyms for explode

collapse,
fizzle

Antonyms for explode

implode

2 to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

the bomb was so powerful that it exploded windows in several neighboring buildings

Synonyms for explode

Words Related to explode

dynamite

ruin,
wreck

detonate,
discharge

fragment,
splinter

Near Antonyms for explode

collapse,
implode

3 to develop suddenly and violently

the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger

Synonyms for explode

Words Related to explode

rocket,
skyrocket

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“Explode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explode. Accessed 21 Sep. 2021.

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