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Synonyms & Similar Words
blast
eruption
detonation
outburst
boom
crash
bang
burst
flare
flash
ignition
combustion
implosion
cataclysm
upheaval
turmoil
tumult
chaos
mayhem
cataclysmic event
big bang
blowout
blowup
fireworks
firecracker
rocket
missile
volcanic eruption
seismic event
shockwave
tremor
earthquake
landslide
avalanche
flood
storm
hurricane
tornado
cyclone
typhoon
blizzard
wildfire
inferno
conflagration
combustion
deflagration
Meaning of Explosion
A sudden, violent, and noisy release of energy
Definitions
- A violent and noisy release of energy, especially one caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- * A sudden and dramatic increase in something, such as a population explosion or an explosion of interest
Etymology of Explosion
The word "explosion" comes from the Latin "explosio", which is derived from "explodere", meaning "to drive out" or "to shout out"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a sudden and violent release of energy, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses
Example Uses
- The explosion of the firework lit up the night sky
- * The company experienced an explosion of growth after the launch of their new product
- * The explosion of the volcano caused widespread destruction and ash fall
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
implosion
collapse
contraction
reduction
decrease
decline
diminution
compression
condensation
deflation
calm
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
stillness
quiet
silence
hush
stagnation
inactivity
dormancy
latency
inaction
inertness
lifelessness