EXPLOSION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXPLOSION?

Need another word that means the same as “explosion”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “explosion” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Explosion” are: blowup, detonation, burst, plosion, discharge, eruption, blowing up, ignition, outburst, flare-up, outbreak, storm, rush, spate, surge, rash, wave, access, effusion, rapid increase, mushrooming, snowballing, escalation, multiplication, rocketing, shooting up

Explosion as a Noun

Definitions of "Explosion" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “explosion” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball.
• The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant.
• A sudden outburst of something such as violent emotion, especially anger.
• A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.
• A violent shattering or blowing apart of something, as is caused by a bomb.
• A sudden great increase.
• The act of exploding or bursting.
• A sudden increase in amount or extent.
• A sudden political or social upheaval.
• A sudden outburst.
• The noise caused by an explosion.
• A violent expansion in which energy is transmitted outwards as a shock wave.

Synonyms of "Explosion" as a noun (26 Words)

access	The process of obtaining or retrieving information stored in a computer’s memory. I was suddenly overcome with an access of rage.
blowing up	Processing that involves blowing a gas.
blowup	A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.
burst	The act of exploding or bursting. Her breath was coming in short bursts.
detonation	A loud explosion. She was in a control building at the time of detonation.
discharge	A substance that has been discharged. Freight for discharge.
effusion	An unrestrained expression of emotion. A massive effusion of poisonous gas.
eruption	An act or instance of erupting. Irritable skin eruptions.
escalation	An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; an intensification. Higher wages caused an escalation of prices.
flare-up	A sudden intense happening.
ignition	The mechanism for bringing about ignition in an internal combustion engine typically activated by a key or switch. She turned off the ignition.
multiplication	A multiplicative increase. Repeated copying leads to a multiplication of errors.
mushrooming	Fleshy body of any of numerous edible fungi. Our main concern is the mushrooming of unregulated hand car wash businesses.
outbreak	A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition. The outbreak of hostilities.
outburst	A sudden emission of energy or particles. An outburst of heavy rain.
plosion	The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant.
rapid increase	A part of a river where the current is very fast.
rash	A series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences. A rash of bank robberies.
rocketing	Erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender.
rush	A sudden strong demand for a commodity. Users experience a rush.
shooting up	Killing someone by gunfire.
spate	A large number or amount or extent. A spate of attacks on holidaymakers.
storm	Storm windows. The manager is at the centre of a drugs storm in Germany.
surge	A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide. An upsurge of emotion.
wave	A shape regarded as resembling a breaking wave. Her hair has a slight natural wave.

Usage Examples of "Explosion" as a noun

• There will have to be sweeping changes if the political leaders want to avoid an explosion.
• An explosion of methane gas.
• An explosion of anger inside the factory.
• The explosion was heard a mile away.
• An explosion of laughter.
• The population explosion.
• An explosion of rage.
• Three explosions damaged buildings at the barracks.
• The information explosion.
• An explosion in the adder population.
• The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children.

Associations of "Explosion" (30 Words)

ammunition	A supply or quantity of bullets and shells. These figures provide ammunition to the argument for more resources.
atomic	Deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy. The atomic nucleus.
blast	Force or throw (something) in a specified direction by impact or explosion. A bomb blast.
bomb	Throw bombs at or attack with bombs. They bombed the city at dawn.
burst	The act of exploding or bursting. The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft.
cannon	Fire a cannon. The couple behind almost cannoned into us.
coke	Convert coal into coke. Petroleum oils coke after distillation.
constellation	A group of associated or similar people or things. No two patients ever show exactly the same constellation of symptoms.
detonate	Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction. A trigger that can detonate nuclear weapons.
detonation	A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction. A series of deafening detonations was heard.
effusion	An escape of fluid into a body cavity. A massive effusion of poisonous gas.
eruption	The sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. A sudden eruption of street violence.
explode	Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner. The myths that link smoking with glamour need to be exploded.
explosive	A substance which can be made to explode, especially any of those used in bombs or shells. Ruth let out an explosive sound of disbelief.
firework	A device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals which causes spectacular effects and explosions when ignited, used for display or in celebrations. A firework display.
flak	A slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer. You must be strong enough to take the flak if things go wrong.
fulminate	Express vehement protest. He fulminated against the evils of his time.
galaxy	The galaxy of which the solar system is a part the Milky Way. Extragalactic nebula is a former name for galaxy.
grenade	A small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically.
implode	Collapse or cause to collapse violently inwards. Both the windows had imploded.
nebula	A medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer.
nuclear	Denoting relating to or powered by the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion. Nuclear warheads.
ordnance	Munitions. The ordnance corps.
outburst	A sudden release of strong emotion. An outburst of heavy rain.
planetary	Having no fixed course. A planetary vagabond.
pyrotechnic	Relating to fireworks. A pyrotechnic display.
pyrotechnics	The craft of making fireworks. He thrilled his audience with vocal pyrotechnics.
scald	Any of a number of plant diseases which produce an effect similar to that of scalding especially a disease of fruit marked by browning and caused by excessive sunlight bad storage conditions or atmospheric pollution. A medium sliced tomato scalded in water to remove its skin.
supernova	A star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process.
thermonuclear	Relating to or involving weapons in which explosive force is produced by thermonuclear reactions. Thermonuclear fusion.