Blast — synonyms, definition

1. blast (Noun)

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blast (Noun) — A strong current of air. ex. "the tree was bent almost double by the blast"

blast (Noun) — A sudden very loud noise.

blast (Noun) — An explosion (as of dynamite).

blast (Noun) — A highly pleasurable or exciting experience. ex. "celebrating after the game was a blast"

blast (Noun) — Intense adverse criticism. ex. "he published an unexpected blast on my work"

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2. blast (Verb)

bang barrage bellow belt berate blare blight blow blow up bluster bombard boom burst clobber close condemn crack crash crucify curse • • •

blast (Verb) — Make a strident sound. ex. "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone"

blast (Verb) — Hit hard. ex. "He blasted a 3-run homer"

blast (Verb) — Use explosives on. ex. "The enemy has been blasting us all day"

blast (Verb) — Blow a strong draft or wind. ex. "the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us"

blast (Verb) — Create by using explosives. ex. "blast a passage through the mountain"

blast (Verb) — Make with or as if with an explosion. ex. "blast a tunnel through the Alps"

blast (Verb) — Fire a shot. ex. "the gunman blasted away"

blast (Verb) — Criticize harshly or violently. ex. "The press blasted the new President"

blast (Verb) — Shatter as if by explosion.

blast (Verb) — Shrivel, wither or mature imperfectly.

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3. blast (Interjection)

blast (Interjection) — Exclamation of annoyance.