Explode and Fragment

Explode

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

Usage example: the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded

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

Fragment verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: you can fragment that peanut brittle easily, but how it breaks is basically up to the brittle

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Explode and fragment are semantically related in break up topic. Sometimes you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Fragment".

heart	explode heart	fragment heart
soul	explode soul	fragment soul

In the continuity of Vampirella, giving a vampire a scratch with a fragment of the True Cross, even if it is a wound a normal human would ignore, causes the monster to explode.

Source: Public Domain Artifact aka: Kusanagi
The film ends with Kevin finding the photos he took on his journey, and discovering that the fire was started by the final fragment of Evil getting lodged in the toaster oven — which his parents promptly touch despite his warning and explode.

Source: All Just a Dream

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