explode in WordNet English dictionary

1. cause to burst with a violent release of energy
   "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
   explode  detonate  blow up  set off 
   
2. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"
   "The Molotov cocktail exploded"
   detonate  explode  blow up 
   
3. be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
   "His anger exploded"
   explode  burst forth  break loose 
   
4. burst outward, usually with noise
   "The champagne bottle exploded"
   explode  burst 
   
5. increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
   "The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted"
   explode  irrupt 
   
6. show a violent emotional reaction
   "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"
   explode 
   
7. show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
   explode 
   
8. drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
   explode 
   
9. cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
   explode 
   
10. destroy by exploding
    "The enemy exploded the bridge"
    explode