Exploder
//ɪkˈspləʊ.də(ɹ)// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Someone or something that explodes.
- 2 A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator.
- 3 A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes.
- 4 A person who directs their anger outward.
"To a certain extent anger is natural. The therapeutic question is to determine how anger affects attitude and managerial skills. In general, anger behaviour results in the so-called anger personalities: the exploders and the imploders."
- 5 One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt. archaic
"scandalous Exploders of the Doctrine of Passive Obedience"
Example
More examples"To a certain extent anger is natural. The therapeutic question is to determine how anger affects attitude and managerial skills. In general, anger behaviour results in the so-called anger personalities: the exploders and the imploders."
Etymology
From explode + -er.
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