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IMPLODES Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word implodes. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For IMPLODES

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expands
verbv
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

explodes
verbv
verb

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• burst outward, usually with noise

• show a violent emotional reaction

• be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

• destroy by exploding

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

• drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

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

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

• increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

inflames
verbv
verb

• cause inflammation in

• catch fire

• cause to start burning

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• become inflamed; get sore

inflates
verbv
verb

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

• increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

• become inflated

rises
verbv
noun

• a growth in strength or number or importance

• the act of changing location in an upward direction

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• a movement upward; rise above the ground

• the amount a salary is increased

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

• a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

• an increase in cost

• increase in price or value

verb

• move upward

• increase in value or to a higher point

• rise to one's feet

• rise up

• come to the surface

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• move to a better position in life or to a better job

• go up or advance

• become more extreme

• get up and out of bed

• rise in rank or status

• become heartened or elated

• exert oneself to meet a challenge

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• increase in volume

• come up, of celestial bodies

• return from the dead

swells
verbv
noun

• the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

• a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

• a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

• become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

• expand abnormally

• come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

• come up, as of a liquid

• cause to become swollen

explode
verbv
verb

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• burst outward, usually with noise

• show a violent emotional reaction

• be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

• destroy by exploding

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

• drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

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

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

• increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Alternatives for EXPANDS

Alternatives for EXPLODES

Alternatives for INFLAMES

Alternatives for INFLATES

Alternatives for RISES

Alternatives for SWELLS

Alternatives for EXPLODE

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