explode

cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"

burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"

show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded"

destroy by exploding; "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;"the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded"

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding"; "The island's rodent population irrupted"