Dismantle and Explode

Dismantle

Dismantle verb - To take apart.

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Explode and dismantle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Dismantle".

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

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Dismantle and explode are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismantle" instead a verb "Explode".

movement	dismantle movement	explode movement
attack	dismantle attack	explode attack
core	dismantle core	explode core
wall	dismantle wall	explode wall
Other words: bomb, universe, world, boss, opponent, weapons, enemies, bombs.

Your character can use the guns the aliens dropped, and their shock sticks, and even explode their various engines, dismantle their Death Ray and even fight another alien warship.

Source: In Working Order
In the Non-Serial Movie The Time Bombed Skyscraper, Conan-as-Shinichi has been helping Ran to dismantle a bomb that is about to explode, kill them, and bring down the titular skyscraper.

Source: Together in Death
However, ironically this still works to impede the Doctor; when he goes before the queen with the real reason that he needs to dismantle the totem (it's about to explode and rip a hole in the universe), the queen's so sick of hearing all these false stories that she locks the Doctor up as well.

Source: Villains Blend in Better

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