Definitions:

1. burst outward, usually with noise verb
   • The champagne bottle exploded
2. cause to burst with a violent release of energy verb
   • We exploded the nuclear bomb
3. destroy by exploding verb
   • The enemy exploded the bridge
4. show a violent emotional reaction verb
   • The boss exploded when they heard of yet another employee's resignation.

Synonyms:

• blow up
• break loose
• burst forth
• detonate
• irrupt

NearBy Words:

• exploded