Definition of explode

• v. i. - To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
• v. i. - To burst with force and a loud report; to detonate, as a shell filled with powder or the like material, or as a boiler from too great pressure of steam.
• v. i. - To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded.
• v. t. - To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play.
• v. t. - To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine.
• v. t. - To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire.
• v. t. - To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder.