explode

verb

1. cause to burst with a violent release of energy"We exploded the nuclear bomb"
2. burst outward, usually with noise"The champagne bottle exploded"
3. show a violent emotional reaction"The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"
4. be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise"His anger exploded"
5. destroy by exploding"The enemy exploded the bridge"
6. cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
7. drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
8. show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
9. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction"the bomb detonated at noon"
10. increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner"The population of India is exploding"