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blow vs gloat

gloat vs blow

blow and gloat both are nouns.

blow and gloat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
gloat Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gloat is a hyponym of blow; that is, gloat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:
  • blow: show off
  • gloat: dwell on with satisfaction
Other hyponyms of blow include puff, crow, triumph.
blow (noun) gloat (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon malicious satisfaction
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) gloat (verb)
exhale hard dwell on with satisfaction
free of obstruction by blowing air through gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst suddenly
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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