Explode and Shoot

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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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Shoot is a synonym for explode. In some cases you can use "Shoot" instead a verb "Explode".
Nearby Words: explosion, explosive, exploding, explosively, exploder

Shoot

Shoot verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.
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Explode is a synonym for shoot in discharge a projectile topic. Sometimes you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Shoot".
Nearby Words: shooting, shooter, shooed

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Common collocations

fire explode fire shoot fire
people explode people shoot people
stuff explode stuff shoot stuff
time explode time shoot time
Other words: way, car, target, anyone, opponent, enemy, everyone, tank, times, bullets, enemies, rockets, targets.

Both words in one sentence

  • Chest Monster In Phantasy Star I, the treasure chests dropped after Random Encounters were occasionally boobytrapped to explode or shoot an arrow when they were opened.
    Source: Chest Monster
  • Jack Shandy starts the story off as an average, if reluctant, good guy, but his willingness to straight-up shoot and explode British sailors, some of whom were probably forcefully pressed into service, in order to escape custody is pretty shocking and cold.
    Source: Literature / On Stranger Tides
  • Video Game / Mafia II Cars won't explode if you smash them or shoot the engine, but will burst into flames and explode if you Attack Its Weak Point.
    Source: Video Game / Mafia II
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