Word Meaning

explode definition and meaning

v. i. To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
v. i. To burst with force and a loud report; to detonate, as a shell filled with powder or the like material, or as a boiler from too great pressure of steam.
v. i. To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded.
v. t. To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play.
v. t. To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine.
v. t. To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire.
v. t. To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder.

Crossword clues for explode

- Blow up
- Blow up about extremely explicit episode
- burgeon
- Burst
- Detonate
- Half expect ore seam to blow up
- Set off
- Shatter