implode
0 antonyms and opposites of implode, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To collapse violently inward.
How to use implode
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the building imploded
her career imploded
Etymology
A back-formation from implosion, itself modelled on explosion.
Full origin of implode →Frequently asked questions
What does “implode” mean?
The word “implode” means to collapse violently inward. In plain terms, to collapse inward violently, or (informally) to fall apart from the inside.
How do you use “implode” in a sentence?
Here is “implode” used in a sentence: “Engineers detonated charges to make the old tower implode.”
What part of speech is “implode”?
“Implode” is a verb.
How many meanings does “implode” have?
“Implode” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to collapse violently inward.