Definition of "Explode" :

verb: increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

verb: burst outward, usually with noise

"The champagne bottle exploded."

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

"The Molotov cocktail exploded."

verb: be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

"His anger exploded."

verb: cause to burst with a violent release of energy

"We exploded the nuclear bomb."

verb: show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete

verb: show a violent emotional reaction

"The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary."

verb: drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

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

verb: destroy by exploding

"The enemy exploded the bridge."