Explode and Puncture

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Explode

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

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Puncture is a synonym for explode in value topic. In some cases you can use "Puncture" instead a verb "Explode", when it comes to topics like discredit, disprove.

Nearby Words: explosion, explosive, exploding, explosively, exploder

Puncture

Puncture verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.

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Explode is a synonym for puncture in value topic. You can use "Explode" instead a verb "Puncture", if it concerns topics such as feelings.

Nearby Words: punctured, puncturing

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moment	explode moment	puncture moment
head	explode head	puncture head
tank	explode tank	puncture tank

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While you can puncture an air tank, and the jet of air rushing out will make mincemeat out of a shark who has one wedged in its mouth, it's not going to explode unless you have a pyrotechnics team to rig it with remote-detonated C4 beforehand.

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