blast vs blow

blast and blow both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blast	Yes	No	Yes	No
blow	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, blast and blow are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of blast include gust.

As verbs, blow is a hypernym of blast; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than blast:

blast (noun)	blow (noun)
a very long fly ball	a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
intense adverse criticism	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
an explosion (as of dynamite)	street names for cocaine
a sudden very loud noise	an impact (as from a collision)
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience	an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a strong current of air	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a strong current of air

blast (verb)	blow (verb)
shatter as if by explosion	exhale hard
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly	free of obstruction by blowing air through
criticize harshly or violently	melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
use explosives on	burst suddenly
fire a shot; release	shape by blowing
hit with great force	show off
create by using explosives	cause to be revealed and jeopardized
make with or as if with an explosion	allow to regain its breath
apply a draft or strong wind to to	deposit eggs (of insects)
make a strident sound	be in motion due to some air or water current
	cause to move by means of an air current
	leave; informal or rude
	cause air to go in, on, or through
	spout moist air from the blowhole
	play or sound a wind instrument
	make a sound as if blown
	sound by having air expelled through a tube
	provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
	spend lavishly or wastefully on
	spend thoughtlessly; throw away
	make a mess of, destroy or ruin
	be inadequate or objectionable
	be blowing or storming