Clues for the word "EXPLODE"

We've had 20 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 67 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on December 30, 2025.

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.