blast vs blowup

blowup vs blast

blast and blowup both are nouns.

blast is a verb but blowup is not a verb.

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

As nouns, blowup is a hypernym of blast; that is, blowup is a word with a broader meaning than blast:

blast: an explosion (as of dynamite)
blowup: a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

Other hypernyms of blast include detonation, explosion.

blast (noun)	blowup (noun)
a very long fly ball	a photographic print that has been enlarged
intense adverse criticism	an unrestrained expression of emotion
an explosion (as of dynamite)	a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
a sudden very loud noise
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
a strong current of air

blast (verb)	blowup (verb)
shatter as if by explosion
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
criticize harshly or violently
use explosives on
fire a shot; release
hit with great force
create by using explosives
make with or as if with an explosion
apply a draft or strong wind to to
make a strident sound

Difference between blast and blowup

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