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According to WordNet, the verb "explode" has 10 sense(s).

200306298 burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded".

200157623 increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted".

200862467 drive from the stage by noisy disapproval.

201055661 cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/.

200306017 burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded".

200719062 show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary".

200306723 cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb".

200306539 be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded".

200665335 show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete.

201565795 destroy by exploding; "The enemy exploded the bridge".


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