A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves

• fulmination

  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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• explosion

  1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
  2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
  3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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  1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
  2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
  3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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• detonation

  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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• burst

  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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• blowout

  1. A sudden rupture or bursting, as of an automobile tire.
  2. The hole made by such a rupture.
  3. A sudden escape of a confined gas or liquid, as from a well.

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  1. A sudden rupture or bursting, as of an automobile tire.
  2. The hole made by such a rupture.
  3. A sudden escape of a confined gas or liquid, as from a well.

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• blast

  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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A sudden violent expression, as of emotion

• outburst

  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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• outbreak

  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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• gust

  1. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  2. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  3. An outburst of emotion.

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  1. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  2. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  3. An outburst of emotion.

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• flare-up

  1. A sudden outbreak of flame or light:
  2. An outburst or eruption:
  3. A recurrence, especially of a disease or condition:

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  1. A sudden outbreak of flame or light:
  2. An outburst or eruption:
  3. A recurrence, especially of a disease or condition:

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• fit

  1. To be the proper size and shape for:
  2. To cause to be the proper size and shape:
  3. To measure for proper size:

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  1. To be the proper size and shape for:
  2. To cause to be the proper size and shape:
  3. To measure for proper size:

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• explosion

  1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
  2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
  3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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  1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
  2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
  3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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• eruption

  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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• burst

  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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• access

  1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of:
  2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:
  3. Public access.

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  1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of:
  2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:
  3. Public access.

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An explosion

• detonation

  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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• blast

  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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• eruption

  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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*An angry outburst

• flareup

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• outburst

  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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• explosion

  1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
  2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
  3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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  1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
  2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
  3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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