💥explosion

noun
/ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example Sentences

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

Example Expressions

go off like an explosion

Synonyms

blast, detonation, eruption, burst, outbreak

Antonyms

implosion, silence, calm

Collocations

massive explosion, gas explosion, explosion of anger, sudden explosion

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