blast vs shrink

shrink vs blast

blast and shrink both are nouns.

blast and shrink both are verbs.

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

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

blast: shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
shrink: wither, as with a loss of moisture

Other hypernyms of blast include shrivel, shrivel up, wither.

blast (noun)	shrink (noun)
a very long fly ball	a physician who specializes in psychiatry
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)	shrink (verb)
shatter as if by explosion	become smaller or draw together
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly	reduce in size; reduce physically
criticize harshly or violently	wither, as with a loss of moisture
use explosives on	decrease in size, range, or extent
fire a shot; release	draw back, as with fear or pain
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 shrink

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