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-blast(word root) budExamples of words with the root -blast: ectoblastblast B0314200 (blăst)n.1. a. A very strong gust of wind or air.b. The effect of such a gust.2. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.3. a. A sudden loud sound, especially one produced by a stream of forced air: a piercing blast from the steam whistle.b. The act of producing such a sound: gave a blast on his trumpet.4. a. A violent explosion, as of dynamite or a bomb.b. The violent effect of such an explosion, consisting of a wave of increased atmospheric pressure followed immediately by a wave of decreased pressure.c. An explosive charge.5. Botany Any of several plant diseases of diverse causes, resulting in sudden death of buds, flowers, foliage, or young fruits.6. A destructive or damaging influence.7. A powerful hit, blow, or shot.8. A violent verbal assault or outburst: The candidate leveled a blast at her opponent.9. Slang A highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party.v. blast·ed, blast·ing, blasts v.tr.1. To knock down or shatter by explosion; smash.2. To play or sound loudly: The amplifiers blasted the music.3. a. To cause to move with great force; hurl: The volcanic eruption blasted rock far and wide.b. To make or open by explosion: blast a tunnel through the mountains.4. a. To shoot or destroy by shooting: fighter jets trying to blast each other out of the sky.b. Sports To hit, kick, or shoot (a ball or puck) with great force.5. To have a harmful or destructive effect on: a loss that blasted our hopes of making the playoffs.6. To criticize or attack vigorously: blasted the mayor for hypocrisy.7. To cause to shrivel, wither, or mature imperfectly by blast or blight: crops that were blasted by frost.v.intr.1. To use or detonate explosives.2. To emit a loud, intense sound; blare: speakers blasting at full volume.3. To discharge a weapon. especially repeatedly; shoot: blasted away at the target.4. To attack someone or something verbally; criticize.5. To move with great speed or power: a motorcycle blasting down the road.6. Electronics To distort sound recording or transmission by overloading a microphone or loudspeaker.7. To wither or shrivel or mature imperfectly.Phrasal Verb: blast off To take off, as a rocket.Idiom: full blast At full speed, volume, or capacity: turned the radio up full blast. [Middle English, from Old English blǣst; see bhlē- in Indo-European roots.] blast′er n.Synonyms: blast, blight, dash1, wither, wreck These verbs mean to have a pernicious, destructive, or ruinous effect on something: actions that blasted any chance for peace; a neighborhood blighted by poverty; ambitions dashed by lack of funds; a harsh critique that withered their enthusiasm; a life wrecked by depression.blast (blɑːst) n1. an explosion, as of dynamite2. (General Physics) a. the rapid movement of air away from the centre of an explosion, combustion of rocket fuel, etcb. a wave of overpressure caused by an explosion; shock wave3. the charge of explosive used in a single explosion4. a sudden strong gust of wind or air5. a sudden loud sound, as of a trumpet6. a violent verbal outburst, as of criticism7. a forcible jet or stream of air, esp one used to intensify the heating effect of a furnace, increase the draught in a steam engine, or break up coal at a coalface8. (Biology) any of several diseases of plants and animals, esp one producing withering in plants9. slang US a very enjoyable or thrilling experience: the party was a blast. 10. full blast at full blast at maximum speed, volume, etcinterjslang an exclamation of annoyance (esp in phrases such as blast it! and blast him!)vb11. to destroy or blow up with explosives, shells, etc12. to make or cause to make a loud harsh noise13. (tr) to remove, open, etc, by an explosion: to blast a hole in a wall. 14. (tr) to ruin; shatter: the rain blasted our plans for a picnic. 15. to wither or cause to wither; blight or be blighted16. to criticize severely17. to shoot or shoot at: he blasted the hat off her head; he blasted away at the trees. [Old English blǣst, related to Old Norse blāstr] ˈblaster nblast (blæst, blɑst) n. 1. a sudden and violent gust of wind. 2. the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc. 3. a loud, sudden sound or noise: a harsh blast from the radio. 4. a forcible stream of air from the mouth, bellows, or the like. 5. a. air forced into a furnace by a blower to increase the rate of combustion. b. a jet of steam directed up a smokestack, as of a steam locomotive, to increase draft. 6. a forceful throw, hit, etc.: a blast down to third base. 7. Slang. something that gives great pleasure, esp. a party. 8. a vigorous outburst of criticism; attack. 9. the charge explosive used at one firing in blasting operations. 10. the act of exploding; explosion. 11. any pernicious or destructive influence, esp. on animals or plants; a blight. 12. the sudden death of buds, flowers, or young fruit. v.t. 13. to make a loud noise on; blow: to blast a horn. 14. to cause to shrivel or wither. 15. to ruin; destroy. 16. to shatter by or as if by an explosion. 17. to make, form, or open up by blasting: to blast a tunnel. 18. to curse; damn: Blast it, there's the phone again! 19. to criticize vigorously; denounce. 20. to hit or propel with great force. 21. to shoot. v.i. 22. to produce a loud, blaring sound. 23. to shoot. 24. to use or detonate explosives, as a charge of dynamite. 25. blast off, a. (of a self-propelled rocket) to leave a launch pad. b. (of an astronaut) to travel aloft in a rocket. Idioms: (at) full blast, at maximum capacity; at or with full volume or speed. [before 1000; Middle English; Old English blǣst a blowing] blast′er, n. blast′y, adj. syn: See wind1. -blast var. of blasto- as a final element: ectoblast. blastThe brief and rapid movement of air, vapor or fluid away from a center of outward pressure, as in an explosion or in the combustion of rocket fuel; the pressure accompanying this movement. This term is commonly used for "explosion," but the two terms may be distinguished.Blast a company of hunters, 1486 [a pun on the blast of the hunter’s horn].blast Past participle: blasted Gerund: blasting
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I would have blasted | you would have blasted | he/she/it would have blasted | we would have blasted | you would have blasted | they would have blasted | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | blast - a very long fly ball fly ball, fly - (baseball) a hit that flies up in the airbaseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!" | | 2. | blast - a sudden very loud noise clap, bam, bang, eruptionnoise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"water hammer - the banging sound of steam in pipes | | 3. | blast - a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"gust, blowbluster - a violent gusty windsandblast - a blast of wind laden with sandpuff, puff of air, whiff - a short light gust of airair current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere" | | 4. | blast - an explosion (as of dynamite) blowup, detonation, explosion - a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reactionbomb blast - the explosion of a bomb | | 5. | blast - a highly pleasurable or exciting experience; "we had a good time at the party"; "celebrating after the game was a blast"good timeexperience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention" | | 6. | blast - intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"flack, flak, attack, firecriticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" | Verb | 1. | blast - make a strident sound; "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone"blaremake noise, noise, resound - emit a noise | | 2. | blast - hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer"smash, boom, nailhit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face" | | 3. | blast - use explosives on; "The enemy has been shelling us all day"shellbomb, bombard - throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"crump - bombard with heavy shells | | 4. | blast - apply a draft or strong wind to to; "the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us"blow - cause air to go in, on, or through; "Blow my hair dry" | | 5. | blast - create by using explosives; "blast a passage through the mountain"shellcreate, make - make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" | | 6. | blast - make with or as if with an explosion; "blast a tunnel through the Alps"cut - form by probing, penetrating, or digging; "cut a hole"; "cut trenches"; "The sweat cut little rivulets into her face" | | 7. | blast - fire a shot; "the gunman blasted away"shootfire, discharge - cause to go off; "fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"blaze, blaze away - shoot rapidly and repeatedly; "He blazed away at the men"overshoot - shoot beyond or over (a target)sharpshoot, snipe - aim and shoot with great precisionfire, open fire - start firing a weapongun - shoot with a gunshoot, pip, hit - hit with a missile from a weaponpump - deliver forth; "pump bullets into the dummy" | | 8. | blast - criticize harshly or violently; "The press savaged the new President"; "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage"savage, pillory, crucifycriticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" | | 9. | blast - shatter as if by explosionknock downdash, smash - break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over; "Smash a plate" | | 10. | blast - shrivel or wither or mature imperfectlyshrink, shrivel, shrivel up, wither - wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" |
blastnoun1. explosion, crash, burst, discharge, blow-up, eruption, detonation 250 people were killed in the blast.2. bang, crack, burst, discharge, volley, outburst, clap, report, salvo a shotgun blast3. gust, rush, storm, breeze, puff, gale, flurry, tempest, squall, strong breeze Blasts of cold air swept down from the mountains.4. blare, blow, scream, trumpet, wail, resound, clamour, hoot, toot, honk, clang, peal The buzzer suddenly responded in a long blast of sound.5. reprimand, talking-to (informal), lecture, wigging (Brit. slang), censure, rebuke, reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, flea in the ear (informal), reprehension Cricket: Blast for Ormerod.verb1. blow up, bomb, destroy, burst, ruin, break up, explode, shatter, demolish, rupture, dynamite, put paid to, raze to the ground, blow sky-high The explosion blasted out the external supporting wall.2. hit, kill, shoot, plug (slang), blow away (slang, chiefly U.S.), gun down, open fire on, zap (slang), pick off, mow down, put a bullet in, pump full of lead (slang) A son blasted his father to death.3. boot, fire, project, launch, discharge, hurl, fling, propel, punt, let fly He blasted the ball into the back of the net.4. criticize, attack, put down, censure, berate, castigate, tear into (informal), flay, rail at, flame (informal), diss (slang, chiefly U.S.), lambast(e), chew out (U.S. & Canad. informal) They have blasted the report.blast away1. open fire, shoot, shell, pull the trigger The men pulled out pistols and began blasting away.2. roar, scream, boom, resound, clamour Clock-radios blast away until you get up.blast off launch, take off, lift off, take to the air, become airborne It is set to blast off on Wednesday.blast out blast, scream, boom, roar, trumpet, sound out loudspeakers blasting out essential tourist factsblastnoun1. A natural movement or current of air:air, blow, breeze, gust, wind, zephyr.Archaic: gale.2. An earsplitting, explosive noise:bang, boom, roar, thunder.3. A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves:blowout, blowup, burst, detonation, explosion, fulmination.4. Slang. A big, exuberant party:celebration, shindig, shindy.Slang: bash, blowout.verb1. To release or cause to release energy suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise:blow (up), burst, detonate, explode, fire, fulminate, go off, touch off.2. To make an earsplitting explosive noise:bang, boom, roar, thunder.3. To spoil or destroy:blight, dash, nip.Translationsblast (blaːst) noun1. a strong, sudden stream (of air). a blast of cold air. 一陣(風) 一阵(风) 2. a loud sound. a blast on the horn. 大聲 大声3. an explosion. the blast from a bomb. 爆炸 爆炸 verb1. to tear (apart etc) by an explosion. The door was blasted off its hinges. 炸開 爆破2. (often with out) to come or be sent out, very loudly. Music (was being) blasted out from the radio. 大聲發出 发出尖响的声音,轰鸣 ˈblasting noun in mining etc, the breaking up of rock etc by explosives. 爆破 爆破blast furnace noun a furnace for melting iron ore using blasts of hot air. 鼓風爐 鼓风炉,高炉 at full blast at full power, speed etc. He had the radio going at full blast (= as loud as possible). 以全動力,以全速 以全功率,以全速 blast off (of rockets, spacecraft etc) to take off and start to rise ( ˈblast-off) noun (火箭、太空船等)起飛,發射升空 (火箭、航天飞机等的)点火起飞,点火升空 blast
blast to smithereensTo explode or otherwise destroy something into tiny, fragmentary pieces. Smithereens, first appearing in 1829 as "smiddereens," is likely derived from the Irish word "smidirín" or "smidiríní," meaning fragment. The demolition crew came in and blasted the house to smithereens. The small band of rebels didn't stand a chance; they were blasted to smithereens as soon as the loyalists had them in sight.See also: blast, smithereensa blast from the pastSomeone or something that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Bumping into my old high school sweetheart in the grocery store was a real blast from the past. Wow, I used to have this baseball card when I was kid. What a blast from the past!See also: blast, pastat full blastTo the maximum level. It's so cold that I had the heat in my car going at full blast.See also: blast, fullblast away1. To be extremely loud. If grandma's TV is blasting away, gently remind her to put in her hearing aids.2. To vehemently criticize someone or something. The senator's disgusted constituents blasted away at him during the town hall meeting.See also: away, blastblast off1. To shoot upward from the ground, as of a rocket. The rocket blasted off successfully and is now headed for the moon. My kids love blasting off toy rockets in the back yard and seeing how high they'll go.2. To ignite an exploding device, such as fireworks. Our poor dog is hiding under the bed because our neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July by blasting off tons of fireworks.3. To use an explosion to destroy or remove something. After the emergency crew blasted off some rocks, they were able to free the trapped hikers from the cave.4. To amputate by means of an explosion. I'm really worried my fool husband is going to blast off a hand while playing with those fireworks!5. To depart very quickly. The robbers blasted off when they heard the approaching sirens.6. To strike with a lot of force in order to remove something, as with a pressure washer or sandblaster. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "blast" and "off." The sidewalk looks so clean this morning! I guess someone from the township blasted all the stains off of it. We can blast off that graffiti with the pressure washer.See also: blast, offblast (someone or something) to kingdom come1. slang To kill someone with gunfire or an explosive device. "Kingdom come," a phrase taken from the Lord's Prayer, refers to heaven or the afterlife. The robber waved his gun and shouted, "Get back, or I'll blast you to kingdom come!"2. slang To destroy something with an explosion. If we blast these rocks to kingdom come, we should be able to rescue the trapped hikers from the cave.See also: blast, come, kingdomhave a blastTo have a very fun or exciting time (doing something). A: "So, how was the ski trip?" B: "We had a blast!" The kids are having a blast running around the beach all day.See also: blast, havefull blast(At) the maximum level. It's so cold that I had the heat in my car going at full blast. Please stop setting the volume at full blast.See also: blast, fullput (one) on blastTo publicly attack, scold, shame, or mock one, typically on social media. Twitter users were quick to put the politician on blast for his racist comments.See also: blast, on, putbeer blastslang A party featuring the consumption of large quantities of alcohol. I'm worried that the kids are going to have a beer blast while we're out of town.See also: beer, blastblast off for (somewhere)To depart very quickly. The robbers blasted off for the sunset when they heard the approaching sirens.See also: blast, off*at full blastusing full power; as loudly as possible. (*Typically: be on ~; play ~; play something ~; run ~; run something ~.) The neighbors had their televisions on at full blast. The car radio was on at full blast. We couldn't hear what the driver was saying.See also: blast, fullblast off (for some place) 1. [for a space vehicle] to take off and head toward a destination. The rocket blasted off for the moon. Will it blast off on time? 2. Sl. [for someone] to leave for a destination quickly. Ann blasted off for the library so she could study. I've got to blast off. It's late.See also: blast, offblast (something) off (something else)to remove something from something else with a powerful charge, pressure, or force. They blasted the writing off the wall with a stream of sand. We will have to blast the paint off the wall.See also: blast, offhave a blastInf. to have a great time; to have a lot of fun. The food was good and we had a blast. Thanks for inviting us to the party.See also: blast, haveblast off1. Also, blast away. Take off or be launched, especially into space, as in They're scheduled to blast off on Tuesday. This usage originated with the development of powerful rockets, spacecraft, and astronauts, to all of which it was applied. [c. 1950] 2. Depart, clear out, as in This party's over; let's blast off now. [Slang; early 1950s] 3. Become excited or high, especially from using drugs, as in They give parties where people blast off. [Slang; c. 1960] See also: blast, offfull blastAlso, at full blast. At full power, with great energy; also, as loud as possible. For example, The committee is working full blast on the plans, or The fanfare featured the trumpets at full blast. This expression transfers the strong currents of air used in furnaces to anything being done at full power. [Late 1700s] See also: blast, fulla blast from the past INFORMALA blast from the past is something that reminds you of an earlier time. Originally presented between 1988 and 1993, these movies are still funny and a true blast from the past. Cricket legend Allan Border gave fans a blast from the past when played for the Australian team against England in Hobart yesterday.See also: blast, pastfull blast COMMON If something is on or happening full blast, it is on or happening as loudly or as much as possible. Adam turned the heater on full blast. The radio was playing full blast. Note: People often also say that something is on or happening at full blast. Playing Coldplay albums at full blast is hardly going to help now, is it?See also: blast, fulla blast from the past something powerfully nostalgic, especially an old pop song. informal 1997 Time Out N.Y. Tonight's act is a tribute to Curtis Mayfield , featuring three blasts from the past: The Impressions…The Stylistics and The Dramatics. See also: blast, pasta ˌblast from the ˈpast (informal) a person or thing from your past that you see, hear, meet, etc. again in the present: This song is real blast from the past.See also: blast, past(at) full ˈblast with great noise, power, speed, etc: Tom had his radio on at full blast — it was deafening. ♢ The heating was on full blast all day.See also: blast, fullblast offv.1. To be launched off the ground. Used of rockets: The astronauts were strapped in their seats and ready to blast off.2. To launch some rocket from the ground: The space agency needs a new location to blast off its spacecraft. The kids set up their model rockets on the field and blasted them off.3. To explode or fire something: I blasted off some firecrackers during the celebration. I put some bullets in the gun and blasted a few rounds off to test it.4. To dislodge or remove something with an explosion: Be careful not to blast your fingers off with that loaded gun! To make room for the new road, the workers blasted off a large rock from the side of the hill.5. Slang To depart for a destination: We need to blast off right now if we are going to get to the party on time.See also: blast, offbeer blast and beer bust n. a beer-drinking party; a beer binge. Kelly’s having a beer blast at his place, starting tonight. Dad, I think your “beer bust” is called something else now. See also: beer, blastblast1. n. an exciting party. What a blast we had! 2. n. a thrill; a kick. The roller coaster was a blast. 3. tv. to shoot someone with a gun. The speeding car drove by, and somebody tried to blast him with a machine gun. 4. tv. to attack or criticize someone or something verbally. He blasted his brother until we all left in embarrassment. 5. n. a verbal attack. The senator leveled a blast at the administration. 6. n. the kick or rush from taking or injecting a drug. (Drugs.) With a blast like that, somebody’s gonna get hooked fast. blast off (for somewhere) in. [for someone] to leave for a destination quickly. I’ve got to blast off. It’s late. See also: blast, off, somewhereblast off verbSee blast off for somewhereSee also: blast, offfull blast mod. as strongly as possible. He honked the horn full blast for a long time. See also: blast, full full blast At full speed, volume, or capacity: turned the radio up full blast.See also: blast, fullblast
blast1. a. the rapid movement of air away from the centre of an explosion, combustion of rocket fuel, etc b. a wave of overpressure caused by an explosion; shock wave 2. any of several diseases of plants and animals, esp one producing withering in plants Blast blasting, supplying air or other gases in industrial heat engineering plants in order to ensure or intensify the physicochemical processes taking place in them. The gas is compressed and supplied by means of blowers and compressors. There are two types of blast: cold blast, in which ordinary air is supplied, and hot blast, in which air is preheated to 1100°-1200°C. The substitution of a hot blast for a cold blast in metallurgy has increased the productivity of furnaces. Blasts with a constant moisture content, which eliminates the adverse effect of moisture variations in ordinary air on smelting conditions, appeared in the 1940’s. Blasts enriched with oxygen to increase the rate of the smelting process began to be widely used in the 1960’s. The highest blast flow rate is characteristic of blast furnaces in which the average amount of gas supplied is 2 m3/min per cu m of furnace working volume (in modern blast furnaces, 6,000–7,000 m3/min, under a pressure of 0.3–0.5 meganewtons per sq m [MN/m2]). The simultaneous supply to the furnace of oxygen-enriched air and of natural gas not only increases the productivity but also reduces the consumption of coke. An oxygen blast supplied from above at a pressure of 0.9–1.5 MN/m2 and a rate of 300–800 m3/min is used in converter production. blast[blast] (computer science) To release internal or external memory areas from the control of a computer program in the course of dynamic storage allocation, making these areas available for reallocation to other programs. (engineering) The setting off of a heavy explosive charge. (physics) The brief and rapid movement of air or other fluid away from a center of outward pressure, as in an explosion. The characteristic instantaneous rise in pressure, followed by a sudden decrease, that results from this movement, differentiated from less rapid pressure changes. blasti. The brief and rapid movement of air or other fluid away from a center of outward pressure, as in an explosion. ii. The characteristic instantaneous rise in pressure followed by a sudden decrease that results from this movement, differentiated from less-rapid pressure changes.blast (1)BLT, used especially for large data sends over a networkor comm line. Opposite of snarf. Usage: uncommon. Thevariant "blat" has been reported.blast (2)[HP/Apollo] Synonymous with nuke. Sometimes the message"Unable to kill all processes. Blast them (y/n)?" wouldappear in the command window upon logout.blast
blast [blast] 1. an immature stage in cellular development before appearance of the definitive characteristics of the cell; used also as a word termination, as in ameloblast and trophoblast.blast cell.2. the wave of air pressure produced by the detonation of high-explosive bombs or shells or by other explosions; it causes pulmonary damage and hemorrhage (lung blast, blast chest), laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured eardrums, and effects in the central nervous system.blast (blast), General term for immature or precursor cell. [G. blastos, germ] BLAST Basic Local Alignment Search Tool. A nucleic acid- and protein-sequence comparison algorithm which is used to find matches in gene sequences and to search sequence databases for optimal local alignments to a query sequence. BLAST uses a heuristic algorithm, seeking local alignments and creating a matrix of similarity scores for all possible pairs of residues, defining high-scoring segments, statistically evaluating the significance of the results and detecting relationships among sequences which share only isolated regions of similarity.blast noun Hematology A general term for a primitive blood cell. See Blast cell, Blast crisis. blast (blast) General term for immature or precursor cell. [G. blastos, germ]BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) a sequence comparison algorithm used to search DNA or PROTEIN databases. For example, BLASTN is used for homology searching to compare nucleotide sequences. The query sequence is entered and compared with a nucleotide sequence database. blast (blast) General term for immature or precursor cell. [G. blastos, germ]BLAST
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blast Related to blast: have a blast, blast 2, NCBI, FASTASynonyms for blastnoun a natural movement or current of airSynonyms- air
- blow
- breeze
- gust
- wind
- zephyr
- gale
noun an earsplitting, explosive noiseSynonymsnoun a violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock wavesSynonyms- blowout
- blowup
- burst
- detonation
- explosion
- fulmination
noun a big, exuberant partySynonyms- celebration
- shindig
- shindy
- bash
- blowout
verb to release or cause to release energy suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noiseSynonyms- blow
- burst
- detonate
- explode
- fire
- fulminate
- go off
- touch off
verb to make an earsplitting explosive noiseSynonymsverb to spoil or destroySynonymsSynonyms for blastnoun a very long fly ballRelated Words- fly ball
- fly
- baseball
- baseball game
noun a sudden very loud noiseSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a strong current of airSynonymsRelated Words- bluster
- sandblast
- puff
- puff of air
- whiff
- air current
- current of air
- wind
noun an explosion (as of dynamite)Related Words- blowup
- detonation
- explosion
- bomb blast
noun a highly pleasurable or exciting experienceSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun intense adverse criticismSynonymsRelated Words- criticism
- unfavorable judgment
verb make a strident soundSynonymsRelated Wordsverb hit hardSynonymsRelated Wordsverb use explosives onSynonymsRelated Wordsverb apply a draft or strong wind to toRelated Wordsverb create by using explosivesSynonymsRelated Wordsverb make with or as if with an explosionRelated Wordsverb fire a shotSynonymsRelated Words- fire
- discharge
- blaze
- blaze away
- overshoot
- sharpshoot
- snipe
- open fire
- gun
- shoot
- pip
- hit
- pump
verb criticize harshly or violentlySynonymsRelated Words- criticise
- criticize
- pick apart
- knock
verb shatter as if by explosionSynonymsRelated Wordsverb shrivel or wither or mature imperfectlyRelated Words- shrink
- shrivel
- shrivel up
- wither
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