explode

As verbs the difference between explode and retort

is that explode is to destroy with an explosion while retort is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

As a noun retort is

a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

As verbs the difference between explode and howl

is that explode is to destroy with an explosion while howl is to utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

As a noun howl is

the protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.

Explode is a related term of boom.

As a verb explode

is to destroy with an explosion.

As a noun boom is

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As a verb explode is

to destroy with an explosion.

In intransitive terms the difference between explode and shell

is that explode is to blast, to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off while shell is to cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk.

As verbs the difference between explode and shell

is that explode is to destroy with an explosion while shell is to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller.

As a noun shell is

a hard external covering of an animal.

As a proper noun Shell is

a diminutive of the female given name Michelle.

As verbs the difference between explode and level

is that explode is to destroy with an explosion while level is to adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.

As an adjective level is

the same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.

As a noun level is

a tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.

Explode is a related term of torpedo.

As a verb explode

is to destroy with an explosion.

As a noun torpedo is

torpedo (underwater weapon).