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Synonyms & Antonyms of exploded
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in blasted, detonated
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exploded
verb
past tense of explode
Synonyms & Antonyms of exploded (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
- the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded
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- ballooned,
- burgeoned
- (also bourgeoned),
- mushroomed
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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
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3
to develop suddenly and violently
- the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger
Synonyms for exploded
- blazed (up),
- broke out,
- burst (forth)
- (also bursted (forth)),
- erupted,
- flamed,
- flared (up)
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“Exploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploded. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of exploded was in 1918
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