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Synonyms of explode

16 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for explode is detonate. Other synonyms of explode are blow. The opposite of explode is implode.

Synonyms and similar words for explode

verbTo destroy with an explosion.

  • blow upTo explode or be destroyed by explosion.
  • blowTo burst or explode; to occur suddenly.
  • blast
  • burst

verbTo break (a delimited string of text) into several smaller strings by removing the separators.

  • split
  • unstringTo split (a text string) into smaller strings by separating on a delimiter.

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Opposite of explode

verbMore antonyms

  • implodeTo collapse or burst inward violently.

Meaning of explode

  1. verb To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.
  2. verb To destroy with an explosion.
  3. verb To make a violent or emotional outburst; to suddenly give expression to powerful and often negative or unpleasant emotion, especially anger.

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Questions about synonyms of explode

What is another word for explode?
Explode has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as detonate and blow.
What is the opposite of explode?
The opposite of explode is implode.
What does explode mean?
Explode means to fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.

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