IMPLODE Antonyms

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• burst outward, usually with noise

• show a violent emotional reaction

• be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

• destroy by exploding

• 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

• increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

• increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

• become inflated