blast vs smash

blast and smash both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of blast include dash.

As verbs, blast and smash are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of blast include boom, nail.

blast (noun)	smash (noun)
a very long fly ball	the act of colliding with something
intense adverse criticism	a conspicuous success
an explosion (as of dynamite)	a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
a sudden very loud noise	a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience	a vigorous blow
a strong current of air

blast (verb)	smash (verb)
shatter as if by explosion	break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly	break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
criticize harshly or violently	overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
use explosives on	hit with great force
fire a shot; release	collide or strike violently and suddenly
hit with great force	hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
create by using explosives	damage or destroy as if by violence
make with or as if with an explosion	humiliate or depress completely
apply a draft or strong wind to to	hit violently
make a strident sound	reduce to bankruptcy

blast (adverb)	smash (adverb)
	with a loud crash