explode
explode is a valid 7-letter word worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends.
What does explode mean?
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.