blast vs bombard

bombard vs blast

blast and bombard both are nouns.

blast and bombard both are verbs.

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

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

blast: use explosives on
bombard: throw bombs at or attack with bombs

Other hypernyms of blast include bomb.

blast (noun)	bombard (noun)
a very long fly ball	a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
intense adverse criticism
an explosion (as of dynamite)
a sudden very loud noise
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
a strong current of air

blast (verb)	bombard (verb)
shatter as if by explosion	direct high energy particles or radiation against
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly	address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
criticize harshly or violently	throw bombs at or attack with bombs
use explosives on	cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
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 bombard

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