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What is another word for blow? – 182 blow Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    blast gust puff breeze wind gale squall storm blast strike hit smack slap wallop thump bump knock punch buffet beat pound thrash lash whip scourge flog strike smite buffet bluster blowout explosion eruption outburst flare flash bang boom crash clang clatter rattle din blowup gusty windy airy breezy stormy tempestuous turbulent wild rough violent fierce intense severe strong powerful forceful vigorous energetic dynamic.

    Meaning of blow

    The primary meaning of the word "blow" is to produce a current of air from the mouth or lungs, or to be moved by the wind.

    Definitions

    • To produce a current of air from the mouth or lungs, typically in order to cool oneself, extinguish a flame, or make a sound.
    • To be moved or propelled by the wind, typically in a strong or sudden manner.
    • To explode or burst violently, typically with a loud noise.
    • To play a wind instrument, such as a trumpet or flute.

    Etymology of blow

    The word "blow" has its roots in Old English "blāwan", which is also related to the Old Norse "blāsa" and the Dutch "blazen", all of which carry the meaning of producing air or wind.
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, with its meaning expanding over time to include various senses related to air, wind, and movement.

    Example Uses

    • The wind began to blow strongly, making it difficult to stand upright.
    • She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
    • The volcano blew its top, spewing ash and lava into the air.
    • He blew into town, arriving unexpectedly and causing a stir.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm still quiet peaceful serene gentle soft light weak faint slow sluggish inactive dormant silent mute muffled stifled suppressed restrained held kept reserved saved spared stopped blocked obstructed hindered prevented calmness stillness.

    Related Nouns

    breeze wind gale storm blast puff gust squall tempest hurricane tornado cyclone typhoon whirlwind zephyr blast blowout explosion eruption outburst flare flash bang boom crash clang clatter gusty windy airy breezy.

    Related Verbs

    breathe exhale inhale pant puff gasp wheeze cough sneeze blast strike hit smack slap wallop thump bump knock punch buffet beat pound thrash lash whip scourge flog.

    Related Adjectives

    windy breezy stormy tempestuous turbulent wild rough violent fierce intense severe strong powerful forceful vigorous energetic dynamic gusty airy calm still quiet peaceful serene gentle soft light weak faint.