explode

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

“We exploded the nuclear bomb”

Show a violent emotional reaction.

“The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary”

Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner.

Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise.

“His anger exploded”

Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction.

“The Molotov cocktail exploded”

Burst outward, usually with noise.

“The champagne bottle exploded”

Cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/.

Destroy by exploding.

“The enemy exploded the bridge”

Drive from the stage by noisy disapproval.

Show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete.