106 entries under explode topic. ×

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set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, discharge, collapse)
14
blow up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, set)
13
burst(verb, break, set, increase, hurt)
13
fire(verb, release, discharge, shoot)
12
discharge(noun, verb, break, set, destroy)
11
blast(noun, verb, set, release, sound)
9
fulminate(verb, set, release, violence)
9
go off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, increase, release)
7
erupt(verb, break, give, destroy, blow)
7
touch off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, set, release)
6
blow(verb, break, release, destroy, rush)
5
bang(verb, set, hit, blow, ring)
5
mushroom(verb, set, increase, destroy, collapse)
5
shoot(verb, discharge, fire)
4
backfire(verb, collapse, excited, blast, blaze)
4
ignite
3
bomb(destroy, shoot)
3
sound(verb, produce, blow, blast, crash)
3
thunder(verb, sound, blow, collapse, excited)
2
burst out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, excited, violence)
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