EXPLODING Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word exploding. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| blast | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||
| blasting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin • unpleasantly loud and penetrating | ||||||
| boom | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a state of economic prosperity • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) • a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set • any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring verb • make a resonant sound, like artillery • hit with great force • be the case that thunder is being heard • make a deep hollow sound • grow vigorously | ||||||
| combustion | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light • a state of violent disturbance and excitement • the act of burning something | ||||||
| cracking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a sudden sharp noise • the act of cracking something • the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| detonation | nounn | |||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of detonating an explosive | ||||||
| ignition | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of initiating combustion or catching fire • the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine • the act of setting something on fire | ||||||
| popping | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork | ||||||
| shattering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of breaking something into small pieces adjective satellite • seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering | ||||||
| smashing | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
noun • the act of breaking something into small pieces adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| bursting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||
| detonating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | ||||||
| disintegrating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity • cause to undergo fission or lose particles • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current | ||||||
| erupting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • start abruptly • erupt or intensify suddenly • start to burn or burst into flames • break out • become active and spew forth lava and rocks • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • appear on the skin • become raw or open | ||||||
| fireworks | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. | ||||||
| fragmenting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a piece broken off or cut off of something else • a broken piece of a brittle artifact • an incomplete piece verb • break or cause to break into pieces | ||||||
| blowing up | verbv | |||||
noun • a severe rebuke | ||||||
| blow up | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • make large • get very angry and fly into a rage • add details to • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • to swell or cause to enlarge | ||||||
| burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||
| detonate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | ||||||
