1. (noun) explosion, detonation, blowup
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Synonyms: detonation, outburst, enlargement, gush, plosion, magnification, blowup, explosion, effusion, ebullition, burst
2. (noun) explosion, burst
the act of exploding or bursting
Synonyms: detonation, fusillade, outburst, fit, plosion, blowup, explosion, salvo, volley, flare-up, burst
3. (noun) explosion
a sudden great increase
Synonyms: plosion, blowup, burst, detonation
4. (noun) explosion
the noise caused by an explosion
Synonyms: plosion, blowup, burst, detonation
5. (noun) plosion, explosion
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
Synonyms: explosion, blowup, burst, detonation, plosion
6. (noun) explosion
a sudden outburst
Synonyms: plosion, blowup, burst, detonation
7. (noun) explosion
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
Synonyms: plosion, blowup, burst, detonation
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Synonyms for explosion 
