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blow vs displace

displace vs blow

blow is a noun but displace is not a noun.

blow and displace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
displace No No Yes No
As verbs, displace is a hypernym of blow; that is, displace is a word with a broader meaning than blow:
  • blow: cause to move by means of an air current
  • displace: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Other hypernyms of blow include move.
blow (noun) displace (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
street names for cocaine
an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
blow (verb) displace (verb)
exhale hard cause to move, usually with force or pressure
free of obstruction by blowing air through cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable take the place of or have precedence over
burst suddenly terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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