EXPLODES

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy

Example: "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

Burst outward, usually with noise

Example: "The champagne bottle exploded"

Show a violent emotional reaction

Example: "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

Example: "His anger exploded"

Destroy by exploding

Example: "The enemy exploded the bridge"

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

Example: "The bomb detonated at noon"

Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Example: "The population of india is exploding"