explode

UK
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
explodeverb
exploded
Past Simple
exploded
Past Participle
exploding
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
Translations
faire exploser
The demolition team exploded the old building to make way for new construction.
L’équipe de démolition a fait exploser l’ancien bâtiment pour faire place à une nouvelle construction.
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, creating a dazzling display of colors.
Les feux d’artifice ont explosé dans le ciel nocturne, créant un spectacle éblouissant de couleurs.
Additional translations
réfuterEmployé au sens figuré pour une théorie ou un mythe.
Definitions
To burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other processes.
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, creating a dazzling display of colors.
To increase suddenly and dramatically in size, number, or extent.
The population of the city has exploded in the last decade.
To express strong emotion, especially anger, in a sudden and forceful way.
He exploded with rage when he found out about the betrayal.
To cause something to burst or shatter violently.
The demolition team exploded the old building to make way for new construction.
To disprove or invalidate thoroughly, especially a theory or myth.
Recent discoveries have exploded the long-held myth about the island's isolation.
Synonyms
break apart
go off
blow up
Antonyms
explodepast participle
Definitions
Having burst or been detonated; thoroughly disproved or debunked.
The archaeologists examined the exploded shell casing.
Thoroughly disproved or debunked (of a theory, argument, etc.).
The idea that vaccines cause autism is an exploded myth.
explodegerund / present participle
Definitions
Undergoing an explosion or sudden rapid increase; in the process of bursting or expanding.
The exploding market for electric cars has surprised investors.