blast vs knock

blast and knock both are nouns.

blast and knock both are verbs.

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

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

blast: criticize harshly or violently
knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of blast include criticise, criticize, pick apart.

blast (noun)	knock (noun)
a very long fly ball	the act of hitting vigorously
intense adverse criticism	negative criticism
an explosion (as of dynamite)	a vigorous blow
a sudden very loud noise	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience	a bad experience
a strong current of air

blast (verb)	knock (verb)
shatter as if by explosion	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly	knock against with force or violence
criticize harshly or violently	rap with the knuckles
use explosives on	deliver a sharp blow or push
fire a shot; release	make light, repeated taps on a surface
hit with great force	sound like a car engine that is firing too early
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 knock

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