EXPLOSIONS Synonyms

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• the act of detonating an explosive

• a very long fly ball

• a sudden very loud noise

• a strong current of air

• an explosion (as of dynamite)

• a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

• intense adverse criticism

• make a strident sound

• hit with great force

• use explosives on

• apply a draft or strong wind to to

• create by using explosives

• make with or as if with an explosion

• fire a shot; release

• criticize harshly or violently

• shatter as if by explosion

• shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

• a deep prolonged loud noise

• a state of economic prosperity

• a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

• a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set

• any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring

• make a resonant sound, like artillery

• hit with great force

• be the case that thunder is being heard

• make a deep hollow sound

• grow vigorously

• the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

• symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible

• (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

• a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

• a sudden very loud noise

• the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

• thunderous verbal attack

• the act of exploding with noise and violence

• an easy victory

• a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus

• a gay festivity

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

• a sudden intense happening

• a sudden violent disturbance

• an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

• a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

• music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love

• like a pop or with a pop

• (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

• bulge outward

• hit a pop-fly

• make a sharp explosive noise

• fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

• cause to make a sharp explosive sound

• appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly

• put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

• release suddenly

• hit or strike

• drink down entirely

• take drugs, especially orally

• cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

• burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• make large

• get very angry and fly into a rage

• add details to

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

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• to swell or cause to enlarge

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

• a photographic print that has been enlarged

• the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant