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EXPLODES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Explodes.

Explodes - as a verb

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy

Example: "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow updetonate9set off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Burst outward, usually with noise

Example: "The champagne bottle exploded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burst7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
implode12

Show a violent emotional reaction

Example: "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

Example: "His anger exploded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break looseburst forth

Destroy by exploding

Example: "The enemy exploded the bridge"

Cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/

Drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

Show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete

Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

Example: "The bomb detonated at noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow updetonate9

Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Example: "The population of india is exploding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irrupt8

Example Sentences

"The firework explodes in a burst of color."
"The volcano explodes, spewing ash and lava into the air."
"The balloon explodes when it is pricked with a pin."
"The bomb explodes, causing widespread destruction."
"The oil rig explodes, leading to a massive oil spill."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPLODES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, explodes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPLODES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXPLODES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explodes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPLODES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is EXPLODES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explodes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPLODES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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