Synonyms for explode

Other words for “explode”, grouped by meaning.

We found 7 synonyms for “explode”. The most common are detonate, blow up, set off, burst, burst forth.

verb cause to burst with a violent release of energy

verb burst outward, usually with noise

Synonymsburst

Oppositesimplode

verb be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

verb burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

verb increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Synonymsirrupt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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