explode

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

“We exploded the nuclear bomb”

show a violent emotional reaction

“The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary”

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

“His anger exploded”

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

“The Molotov cocktail exploded”

burst outward, usually with noise

“The champagne bottle exploded”

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

destroy by exploding

“The enemy exploded the bridge”

drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

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